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{"bill_id":1657759,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB5/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=5&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1657760,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB21/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=21&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1657761,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Relating To Real Property Liens.","description":"Authorizes the State and the counties to place liens on real properties for unpaid civil fines resulting from violations of land use laws. Authorizes the State and counties, subject to adoption of appropriate and particular laws or rules establishing the power of sale, to sell properties after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings, if any, are exhausted and use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB15/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=15&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1657762,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Relating To Vehicle Sales.","description":"Prohibits the sale of any new combustion engine-powered vehicle by a person or entity that engages in the practice of selling vehicles to consumers. Imposes a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB27/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=27&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657763,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to the environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1657764,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Relating To Airports.","description":"Short form bill relating to airports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB10/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=10&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657765,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Short form bill relating to procurement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB18/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1657766,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Relating To State Bonds.","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 049, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB33/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=33&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657767,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Relating To Administrative Rules.","description":"Requires all state agencies adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to make the full text of the rules of the agency available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB8/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=8&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657768,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Relating To Littering.","description":"Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB44/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1657769,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to the environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB3/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=3&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1657770,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Relating To Feral Roosters And Chickens.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of State Parks for the management of feral roosters and chickens on state lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB10/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=10&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657771,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HET, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB49/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=49&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1657772,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB13/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=13&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657773,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Relating To Time Sharing.","description":"Clarifies that a developer is responsible for ensuring that the use of time share units located outside the State for time sharing purposes complies with zoning and land use laws and rules of the jurisdiction where the time share units are located and shall submit a certification to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs that the developer has reviewed and concluded that the time share units located outside the State are in compliance with those regulations. Clarifies that a developer is not required to submit evidence of such compliance to register in Hawaii. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB12/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=12&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1657774,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Requires the Liquor Commission to record all complaints against any licensee, regardless of whether the complaint is filed during or after the occurrence of the violation. Requires the Liquor Commission to review the history of complaints against any applicant at the time of application for a new license or renewal of an existing license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB14/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=14&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657775,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Relating To Firearms Ammunition.","description":"Requires the licensing of sellers of ammunition, and for the identification and proper permitting of purchasers or possessors of ammunition. Regulates ammunition in the same manner that firearms are regulated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB33/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=33&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657776,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Short form bill relating to Labor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB20/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=20&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1657777,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB26/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=26&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657778,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Relating To Public Assistance.","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-Declared State of Emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB6/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=6&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657779,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse.","description":"Specifies that any minor who resides in the same household as a victim of domestic abuse may file a petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB30/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=30&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657780,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Adds the requirement of notifying the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the gun permit application background check process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB11/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=11&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657782,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Establishing The Right To Own One's Own Data.","description":"Proposes to amend Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB21/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=21&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657783,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Relating To Medical Informed Consent.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained prior to the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB17/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=17&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657784,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HET, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB48/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=48&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1657785,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Relating To Time Sharing Plans.","description":"Clarifies when the disclosure of pertinent provisions of condominium project instruments must occur. Specifies that primary plan documents be listed in the public disclosure statement of a time share plan. Clarifies the manner in which the required disclosure of liens, title defects, or encumbrances on the titles of units may be made. Provides that a consultant's review of encumbrances shall be waived upon the certification from the developer that the time share interest is free and clear of blanket liens or that identifies all blanket liens. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 176, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB11/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=11&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1657786,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Relating To Police Reports.","description":"Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657787,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Authorizes liquor licensees engaged in meal service to sell unopened beer, wine, and prepackaged cocktails with food for pick up, delivery, take out, or other means to be consumed off-premises. Authorizes liquor licensees holding class 4 retail dealer licenses to deliver purchased liquor to a customer's vehicle. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 065, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB16/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=16&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657788,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Authorizes candidates and their candidate committees to donate residual campaign funds to the general fund of the State or to the real property tax general fund of any county of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB42/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=42&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1657789,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Relating To State Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of taxation for upgrades to software and computer systems. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 066, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB28/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=28&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657790,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to: (1) Amend and extend existing pasture leases for up to sixty-five years; (2) Issue new pasture leases by negotiation, if the lands are already under pastoral use; and (3) Develop agricultural and pasture lease rents based on the value of the land's agricultural uses. Specifies that agricultural multi-use lands under the management of the department of land and natural resources are not subject to transfer to and management by the department of agriculture. Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the department of agriculture to request information from the department of land and natural resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Requires the board of land and natural resources to revise its land classifications to include agricultural multi-use lands. Requires as a condition precedent for any valid withdrawal of lands out of pasture leases for reforestation purposes that the division of forestry and wildlife submit a funded action plan detailing the planned reforestation process for those lands and that the withdrawal be approved by the board of land and natural resources. Establishes and appropriates funds for an agricultural multi-use lands specialist position.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB14/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=14&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1657791,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Relating To Hurricane Resistant Criteria.","description":"Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings, constructed on or after 7/1/2023, for the capability of providing shelter refuge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB5/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=5&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657792,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Abolishes or reclassifies certain non-general funds of the Department of Taxation pursuant to the recommendations contained in Auditor's Report No. 22-14. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB39/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=39&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657793,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"changes from 35% to 20% the light transmittance requirement for certain motor vehicle sun screening devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB23/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=23&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1657794,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Reclassifies the human resources development special fund as a revolving fund pursuant to the recommendation made by the auditor in auditor's report no. 22-12. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB38/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=38&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657795,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Relating To Early Learning Opportunities.","description":"Short form bill relating to early learning opportunities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB50/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=50&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1657796,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Relating to the state budget. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB27/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=27&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657797,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HET, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB46/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=46&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1657798,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Relating To Harbors.","description":"Short form bill relating to harbors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB9/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=9&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657799,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution Of Real Property.","description":"Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB31/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=31&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657800,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Relating To Water Common Carriers.","description":"Clarifies that a common water carrier may enter into vessel leases longer than five years or enter into leverage leases for vessels upon prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 138, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB24/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=24&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657801,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB28/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=28&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657802,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB7/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=7&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657803,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HET, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB47/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=47&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1657804,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Relating To Bed Bugs.","description":"Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB22/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=22&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657805,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Relating To Time Sharing Plans.","description":"For time share plans that use title-holding trusts, requires the developer to submit a title report evidencing that the title vested in the trustee. For time share plans that use a notice of time share plan, requires the recordation of the notice and its submission. For time share plans that use alternative arrangements, requires the recordation of any alternative arrangement documents. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB13/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=13&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1657806,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB6/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=6&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657807,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Require The Election Of Members Of The Board Of Education.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the Board of Education back to an elected board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1657808,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Relating To State Workers.","description":"Short form bill relating to state workers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB22/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=22&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1657809,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Short form bill relating to ethics.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB19/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=19&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1657810,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Relating To Custody And Visitation.","description":"Adds coercive control and litigation abuse by a parent of a child to the list of factors the court shall consider in determining what constitutes the child's best interest when awarding custody and visitation rights to individuals. Defines \"coercive control\" and \"litigation abuse\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB29/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=29&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657811,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Relating To State Finances.","description":"Short form bill relating to state finances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB29/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=29&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657812,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Authorizes a county liquor commission to allow licensees to sell unopened beer, wine, and prepackaged cocktails with food for pick up, delivery, take out, or other means to be consumed offpremises. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB17/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=17&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657814,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise from vessels at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB15/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=15&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657815,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB26/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=26&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657816,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Relating To Price Transparency.","description":"Requires all businesses engaged in the sale of goods to include the amount of general excise tax owed in any display or tag indicating the price of the goods. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB41/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=41&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1657817,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Short form bill relating to the environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1657818,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB24/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=24&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657819,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Relating To Corporations.","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB18/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657820,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Relating To Non-general Fund Reports.","description":"Amends the contents required to be submitted in each annual nongeneral fund program measures report and non-general fund cost element report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB35/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=35&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657821,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of the deposit beverage container program and the Department of Health's expenditures from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, LGO/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB43/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=43&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1657822,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Relating To Hawaiian As An Official Language Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and then translated into English and if the law has not been subsequently amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB16/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=16&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657823,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Relating To Cast Ballots.","description":"Guarantees the vote of eligible voters who cast their ballot and then subsequently die or otherwise become ineligible before election day. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 113, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB19/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=19&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657825,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Clarifies that the residential zone restriction on the use of leaf blowers at certain hours includes residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies except in cases of emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB23/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=23&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657826,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Limit The Total Number Of Years That Any Person May Serve As A State Legislator.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any person from serving more than a total of 16 years as a member of the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB12/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=12&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1657827,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB51/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=51&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1657828,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Requires the senate president and house speaker to be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid moneys for expenditure by the State within ten days following receipt.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB31/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=31&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657829,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Relating To Higher Education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HET, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB45/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=45&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1657830,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB4/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=4&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1657831,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Relating To Outdoor Advertising Devices And Billboards.","description":"Clarifies the definitions of the terms \"billboards\" and \"outdoor advertising device\" and the acts included in the phrases \"displaying an outdoor advertising device\" and \"maintaining a billboard\" as used in state law that governs county licenses for outdoor advertising.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB4/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=4&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657832,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Require The Reapportionment Commission To Establish A Reapportionment Plan To Draw District Lines For The Members Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Board Of Trustees.","description":"Amends the State Constitution to require the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan to draw district lines for the total number of members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Takes effect on July 1, 2050, upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB32/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=32&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657833,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Relating To The Liquor Commission.","description":"Requires the Liquor Commission to deny any renewal for a liquor license if the applicant for renewal has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on three separate occasions during the twelve-month period preceding the renewal application date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB25/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=25&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657834,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program on Oahu for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB20/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=20&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657835,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Abolishes certain non-general funds of the Department of Education pursuant to the recommendations contained in Auditor's Report No. 2201.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB36/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=36&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657837,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Relating To Government Services.","description":"Clarifies the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB32/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=32&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657838,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Allows licensed physician assistants to perform certain abortions. Repeals the requirement that abortions be performed at certain locations. Clarifies that the State shall not deny or interfere with a pregnant person's right to choose to (1) obtain an abortion or (2) if necessary to protect the life or health of the patient terminate the pregnancy. Defines \"abortion\" and \"nonviable fetus\". Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state or interstate proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of out-of-state or interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or for aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the Governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State or is made under Article IV, section 2, of the U.S. Constitution. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of certain services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Amends the definition of \"medical care and services\" so that a minor may...(see document for full description) (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Act 002, on 03/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1657839,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Relating To The General Fund.","description":"Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 2:00PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB40/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=40&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657840,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Deletes as a source of funds for the works of art special fund capital improvement appropriations for renovations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB34/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=34&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657841,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Makes technical amendments to the definition of \"state funds\" as it relates to the deposit of certain moneys into the state treasury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB30/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=30&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657842,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Relating To Non-general Funds.","description":"Abolishes the Native Hawaiian Rights Fund of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs pursuant to the recommendation contained in Auditor's Report No. 2202. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB37/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=37&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1657843,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Makes necessary amendments to clarify certain references to the School Facilities Authority used in section 302A-1151.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 165, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB7/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=7&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657844,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Relating To State Highways.","description":"Short form bill relating to state highways.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB8/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=8&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1657845,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Relating To Boards Of Registration.","description":"Requires members of each board of registration be a registered voter in the respective county of the board to which the member is appointed and remain a registered voter in that county for their term of office. Establishes methods for determining and verifying a board member's political party membership. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 013, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB9/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=9&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1657846,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Converts the refundable food/excise tax credit to a tax rebate to be issued to qualifying taxpayers annually. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB25/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=25&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1658970,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Allows the department of agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less, located in a county with a population of less than 500,000, and in active agricultural production.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB56/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=56&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1659031,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Relating To Compensation Benefits.","description":"Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB58/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=58&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1659094,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes wages of other employees in comparable employment to be considered when computing the average weekly wages of an injured public board member, reserve police officer, police chaplain, reserve public safety law enforcement officer, sheriffs' chaplain, volunteer firefighter, volunteer boating enforcement officer, or volunteer conservation and resources enforcement officer. Clarifies computation of average weekly wages of an injured volunteer firefighter for workers' compensation benefits purposes. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB57/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=57&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1659162,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to establish grant programs to provide funds for the planning and implementation of community schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB55/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=55&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1659226,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Relating To Right To Repair.","description":"Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB53/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=53&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1659293,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB54/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=54&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1659358,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB52/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=52&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1659424,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Relating To Libraries At Public Schools.","description":"Requires a qualified school librarian and library resources on the campus of every public school in Hawaii by 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB59/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=59&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1659492,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Relating To After-school Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Education's Resources for Enrichment, Athletics/Academics, Culture, and Health program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB69/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=69&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1659493,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB61/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=61&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1659494,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Prohibits the sale or holding, offering, and distribution of hemp products that contain cannabinoids created through isomerization. Exempts medical cannabis dispensaries from the prohibition. Inserts the alternative name for Delta 6 cis or trans tetrahydrocannabinol, and their optical isomers into the list of schedule I controlled substances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB70/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=70&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1659495,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Relating To The Election Of Members To The Board Of Trustees Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for the members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB66/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=66&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1659497,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Relating To The John A. Burns School Of Medicine.","description":"Requires that if a student pays resident tuition fees at the John A. Burns school of medicine, the student must work in Hawaii for at least five years within the ten years immediately following the student's graduation from the John A. Burns school of medicine; otherwise, the student must pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB73/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=73&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1659498,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases, in tiers, the minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage required under motor vehicle insurance policies. Requires the insurance commissioner to solicit rate filings for the changes in the minimum amounts. Applies to policies entered into, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB75/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=75&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1659499,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Establishes a temporary general excise tax exemption for amounts received from the servicing and maintenance of helicopters in an aircraft service and maintenance facility outside any Hawaii airport or from the construction of a facility that services and maintains helicopters where at least 75% of the helicopters serviced and maintained annually in the facility are equipped with quiet technology. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB74/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=74&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1659501,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases the minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage required for motor vehicle insurance policies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB76/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=76&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1659502,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates a temporary income tax credit for taxpayers who sell real property to owner-occupants. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB34/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=34&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1659503,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Relating To Disasters.","description":"Short form bill relating to disasters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB63/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=63&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1659505,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to natural resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB60/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=60&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1659506,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice.","description":"Requires that ongoing staff support for the centralized statewide criminal pretrial justice data reporting and collection system be conducted by the Criminal Justice Research Institute's staff and not be contracted to another entity. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to protect any information and data that may be shared. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit an annual report regarding the creation of the centralized statewide criminal pretrial justice data reporting and collection system to the Legislature for two years. Appropriates funds to establish a centralized statewide criminal pretrial justice data reporting and collection system pursuant to state law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 147, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB68/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=68&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1659507,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Establishes a $500 civil fine for the feeding or attempted feeding of any feral chicken. Provides that the department of health shall enforce this prohibition regardless of whether the department determines there is a nuisance that is dangerous or injurious to health. Authorizes county police departments to issue citations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB72/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=72&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1659509,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee for violations of organizational report requirements. Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees for violations of advertisement disclosure requirements. Increases the fines for advertisements paid by noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB65/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=65&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1659510,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Relating To Firearms Possession.","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 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB64/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=64&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1659511,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Making An Appropriation For The Pu`uhonua Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent positions for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's Pu`uhonua Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB67/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=67&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1659513,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Short form bill relating to government.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB62/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=62&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1659514,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Related To Summary Possession.","description":"Requires that a current GET license number for any rental income be filed with the complaint to the court for summary possession proceedings. Requires the judiciary to submit an annual list of certain information regarding summary possession cases to the department of taxation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB71/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=71&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1659572,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Relating To Fair Scheduling.","description":"Requires employers to provide employees with written notice of the employee's shift schedule at least ten calendar days before the employee is scheduled to work, under certain circumstances. Requires certain employers to pay their employees twice as much as their regular rate of pay for time worked when their shift schedule was not timely given.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB42/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=42&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659573,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB68/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=68&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659574,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the Department of Agriculture to request information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Amends legislative findings regarding non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Continue to require the lessee to maintain a conservation plan. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB77/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=77&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659575,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Relating To Commercial Activities On Beaches.","description":"Prohibits commercial vendors from presetting commercial beach equipment on certain beaches under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, unless the customer is physically present. Requires commercial vendors to expeditiously remove commercial beach equipment after the customer has finished using it. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to grant exemptions through rules. Establishes administrative fines for violations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 227, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB67/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659576,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Establishes clear criteria for unpaid student internship programs under the state wage laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB41/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=41&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659577,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets for individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB55/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=55&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659578,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Relating To Nurses.","description":"Authorizes the board of nursing to issue temporary permits for six-month periods to out-of-state licensed practical nurses and registered nurses or who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or foreign country, under certain circumstances. Provides an exception from licensing requirements to nurses who are licensed in another state, territory, or foreign country and accompanying a patient from out-of-state for a period of less than two weeks and who are not employed or affiliated with a health care entity in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB63/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=63&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1659579,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who contacts a law enforcement officer to come to a location to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity with the specific intent to infringe upon the person's rights under the Hawaii State Constitution or United State Constitution; discriminate against the person; cause the person to feel harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed; cause the person to be expelled from a place that the person is lawfully located; damage the person's reputation or standing within the community; or damage the person's financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interest shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. Effective January 1, 2024, requires the Department of Law Enforcement to also provide guidance on this Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB40/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=40&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659580,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees for violations of organizational report and advertisement disclosure requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 127, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB51/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=51&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659581,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Relating To Plastic Straws.","description":"Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB50/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=50&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659582,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB49/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=49&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659583,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Relating To Audible Vehicle Reverse Warning Systems.","description":"Requires the use of broadband audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2026. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to provide an exemption in the event broadband sirens are unavailable. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB56/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=56&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659585,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Establishes additional exclusions from the definition of \"development\" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. Repeals the 7,500 square foot threshold for single-family residence and authorizes the counties to further define single-family residence by ordinance for purposes of \"development\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB74/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=74&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659586,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms beginning 7/1/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB38/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=38&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659587,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating To Associate Physicians.","description":"Creates a new category of professional licensure for associate physicians, which are recent medical school graduates who have passed certain medical exams but have not been placed into a residency program and who work under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide primary care in medically underserved areas. Prescribes the scope of practice of associate physicians. Creates requirements for collaborative practice agreements between associate physicians and collaborating physicians. Authorizes associate physicians to prescribe certain controlled substances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB61/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=61&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1659588,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Allows the Department of Agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than 500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB73/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=73&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659589,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right to record law enforcement activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB39/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659590,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the shipping container inspection program and appropriates funds for the shipping container inspection program. Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB37/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659591,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Relating To The State Historic Preservation Division.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB78/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=78&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659592,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on WTL/PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-13-23 3:02PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB80/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=80&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659593,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Creates a minimum penalty and raises the maximum penalty for every violation of the State Water Code. Clarifies that each day a violation exists or continues is a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. Appropriates funds for positions in the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB44/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=44&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659594,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Relating To Environmental And Agricultural Protection.","description":"Modifies the existing plant and animal declaration form to also require in-bound travelers to the State to acknowledge state laws, federal laws, and individual responsibility to protect the environment and agriculture of the State. Requires all other documents travelers are required to complete to enter the State, except documents only relating to a dangerous communicable disease, to include an environmental and agricultural affirmation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB58/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=58&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659595,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Relating To Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB59/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=59&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1659596,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Includes the establishment of a consistent and balanced framework for developing and implementing sea level rise adaptation strategies as an objective of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the promotion of research, study, and understanding of the suitability and impacts of different sea level rise adaptation as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the maintenance of a balance between public and private interests in implementing sea level rise adaptation and consideration of all appropriate sea level rise adaptations as policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program that any construction on shoreline be allowed if it is determined to preserve, protect, or rehabilitate the beach of be considered vital development. Requires the County Planning Commission to allow proposed development within the shoreline area and within the sea level rise exposure area under certain circumstances. Prohibits any policy or guideline for setting special area use permit application procedures that has the effect of a rule without complying with the rulemaking process. Preempts any rule, policy, or guideline inconsistent with the Special Management Area Guidelines. Allows counties to require that shoreline setback lines be established at greater distances in certain circumstances. Provides that no variance be denied for maintenance, renovation, or repair of a lawful nonconforming structure with exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB69/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=69&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659598,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Relating To State Lands.","description":"Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB48/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=48&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659599,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employer\" in chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that chapter has no comparable provision in chapter 78, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to public officers and employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB43/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=43&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659600,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB75/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=75&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659601,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Relating To Medical Education And Training.","description":"Reestablishes the Hawaii medical education special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii medical education special fund to the John A. Burns School of Medicine for graduate medical education and training programs, to create more residencies and training opportunities on the neighbor islands for medical students, and for medical student and residency training opportunities in partnership with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-23 2:00PM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB62/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=62&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1659602,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Relating To The Election Of Members To The Board Of Trustees Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Amends the process for electing members to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Requires the Reapportionment Commission to establish a reapportionment plan for five members of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs so that they are elected according to their respective districts, rather than an at-large statewide election for each seat. Requires that of the remaining four members of the Board of Trustees of the Office Hawaiian Affairs, two shall reside in an urban district of the State and two shall reside in a rural district of the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB52/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=52&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659603,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Relating To Firearms Possession.","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 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB53/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=53&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659604,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Relating To The Initiation Of Felony Prosecutions.","description":"Specifies that a person may be tried and sentenced for certain alleged felony offenses through the complaint and preliminary hearing process, indictment by grand jury, or by written information. Specifies that multiple attempts to initiate a felony prosecution for the same offense, either through the same initial charging method or an alternative method, or in different forums, shall not be permitted, except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Act 001, on 03/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB36/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=36&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659605,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB79/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=79&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659606,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Relating To The Conservation And Resources Enforcement Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB70/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=70&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659607,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes state-licensed and credentialed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are not physically in the State, to issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under a limited circumstance. Authorizes pharmacies to dispense the prescriptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB60/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1659608,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Relating To Fishing Safety.","description":"Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish by persons who are fishing in state waters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB66/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=66&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659610,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Relating To Medicare Supplement Insurance.","description":"Requires the insurance commissioner to establish an annual enrollment period for medigap insurance plans. Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage during the open enrollment period. Prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or making any premium rate distinctions due to various reasons, including health status. Requires the insurance commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB64/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=64&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1659611,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Relating To Civil Legal Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB35/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=35&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659612,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"For applications filed on or after July 1, 2023, requires the Public Utilities Commission to render decisions on certain renewable projects, power purchase agreements, and cost recovery applications within one hundred eighty days of the filing of the application and establishes procedures and requirements for the applications. Exempts certain power purchase agreement amendments from the Public Utilities Commission review and approval process in certain circumstances. Requires a public utility requesting an amendment to a power purchase agreement to submit an informational filing to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB72/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=72&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659613,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Relating To The Judiciary's `lelo Hawai`i Initiatives.","description":"Appropriates funds to the judiciary to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB57/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=57&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659614,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Relating To Gasoline-powered Leaf Blowers.","description":"Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use districts. Increases the amounts of fines for violations of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies and their agents. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","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) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB54/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=54&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659615,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB46/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=46&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659616,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.","description":"Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM, with Senator Elefante voting "Aye, with reservations".","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB71/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=71&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659617,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Allows minors sixteen years of age or older and emancipated minors to petition for domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 259, 07/11/2023, (Gov. Msg. No. 1373).","last_action_date":"2023-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB45/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=45&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659618,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Relating To Arrangement Of Candidate Names On Ballots.","description":"Requires that any new contract entered into by the Office of Elections for equipment or services relating to preparing ballots or counting votes include the capability to randomize the names of candidates appearing on the ballot if technologically possible. Requires candidate names to be randomized on ballots, to the greatest extent possible. Requires the Office of Elections to inform voters and candidates, by a method suited for the voting system, that the names of candidates may not be in alphabetical order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB47/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=47&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1659619,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Transfers authority for certain project reviews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Counties. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to certify third-party reviewers and defines the role of third-party reviewers. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allocate to the Counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB76/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=76&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1659620,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Relating To Regenerative Tourism.","description":"Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB65/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=65&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1661600,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Relating To Health Care Preceptors.","description":"Expands the definitions of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteer-based clinical training rotation\" to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors. Includes the director of health on the preceptor credit assurance committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB82/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1661687,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in its standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech. Repeals certain requirements related to standards-based curriculum. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB79/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=79&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1661779,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Relating To Plastic Bottles.","description":"Effective 1/1/2024, prohibits the retail sale or offer for retail sale of single-use plastic bottles designed to hold less than two liters of bottled water for oral consumption, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB87/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=87&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1661870,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Clarifies that public charter school teachers and other personnel employed by public charter schools under the same pay schedule are included in collective bargaining unit (5). Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB77/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=77&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1661955,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Relating To Authentic Assessments.","description":"Authorizes public school complexes to develop rigorous classroom-based performance assessments, including the use of authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB80/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=80&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1662047,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Relating To Coastal Erosion.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a two-year program at the University of Hawaii to study sand movement patterns and coastal erosion along the coast between Sunset Beach Park and Ehukai Beach Park on the North Shore of Oahu, including the impact of sandbag walls, tarps, rocks placed in the shoreline, sand pushing, and coastal restoration on beach processes. Establishes a temporary moratorium on the use of sandbag walls, unless authorized by an emergency permit from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB88/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=88&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1662139,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the department of health to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of an outpatient mental health facility for children and adolescents living in the Ocean View region of Hawaii island, including in the communities of Ocean View, Milolii, Naalehu, and Pahala.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB81/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=81&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1662230,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes deadlines for paying or contesting provider bills related to workers' compensation injury treatment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB83/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=83&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1662318,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Relating To Counties.","description":"Makes explicit the counties' authority to enact ordinances to amortize or phase out permitted, nonconforming, or otherwise allowed short-term rentals in any zoning classification. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in definition of \"short-term rental\" for this purpose. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB84/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=84&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1662415,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Relating To Safety At Home.","description":"Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property, unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB86/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=86&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1662506,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB85/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=85&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1662593,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Relating To Strengthening Access To Higher Education.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Hawaii community college promise program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds to expand access to community college to qualified Hawaii residents through Hawaii community college promise program scholarships. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Kong, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB78/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=78&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1662627,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Relating To The Green Jobs Youth Corps.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB87/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1662646,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Relating To Meat And Poultry Inspection.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish, implement, and administer a meat and poultry inspection program. Appropriates funds for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB99/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=99&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1662666,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=111&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1662684,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Relating To Advisory Committees.","description":"Renames the statewide and county-level voters with special needs advisory committees as the elections accessibility needs advisory committees. Amends the composition of the advisory committees to include members with disabilities, not just those with physical disabilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=131&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662706,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Relating To Water Use Permits.","description":"Repeals section 171-58, Hawaii Revised Statutes to eliminate the Board of Land and Natural Resources' power to issue water use permits. Establishes positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB90/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=90&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1662728,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative for public employment. Prohibits a legislator or public employee from supervising a relative in public employment. Prohibits a legislator or employee from awarding a contract to a relative.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=139&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662747,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The First Senatorial District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the First Senatorial District.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB83/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=83&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1662767,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=119&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662789,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Relating To Preliminary Determination Of Probable Cause.","description":"Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to serve preliminary determinations of probable cause via first-class mail. Establishes a presumption of receipt when mailed to the address contained in the candidate or committee organizational report. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 069, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB97/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=97&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662810,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Adds a new section to Chapter 801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing circumstances in which the presence of a defendant is required for court proceedings or may be waived.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=125&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662829,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Relating To Marine Management Areas.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to comply with Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when designating marine management areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB89/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=89&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1662853,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Relating To Mandatory Lobbyist Training.","description":"Requires the State Ethics Commission to establish and administer a lobbyist training course and makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 020, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=138&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662872,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Relating To Gifts From Lobbyists.","description":"Prohibits lobbyists from making gifts that are prohibited under state ethics law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 010, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=142&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662892,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Relating To Unmanned Aircraft.","description":"Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of unmanned aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=128&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662915,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Relating To Validation Of Ballots.","description":"Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 007, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=130&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662935,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires each state legislator to include within the legislator's disclosure of financial interests the names of certain lobbyists with whom the legislator has a relationship. Effective 1/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 123, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=141&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662954,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB85/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1662978,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1662999,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=120&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663019,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Authorizes each county to establish a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=111&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663039,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Relating To Organizational Reports.","description":"Amends sections 11-322 and 11-333, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the Campaign Spending Commission (\"Commission\") to publish on its website the names of candidate and persons who qualify as noncandidate committees who fail to file an organizational report or a corrected organizational report with the Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 005, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB93/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=93&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663058,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Relating To Community-based Subsistence Fishing Areas.","description":"Establishes a time limitation for community-based subsistence fishing area designations; provided that the Department of Land and Natural Resources may consider extending a designation in the year prior to the designation's expiration unless the designation is made through statute before its expiration. Establishes that designations made by statute shall remain valid for not more than      years. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a status report to the Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and community-based subsistence fishing area stakeholders every five years. Repeals section 188-22.9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing the Haena community-based subsistence fishing area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB92/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=92&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663078,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Relating To Public Testimony At Open Meetings.","description":"Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=114&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663103,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Removes the ability for a Mayor or the Governor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=103&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663123,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Relating To Fraud.","description":"Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Establishes the offense of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim against the State or a county as a class C felony. Establishes the offense of the use of false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the State as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=127&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663143,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=104&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1663164,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee Expenditures.","description":"Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to disallow the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB94/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=94&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663183,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Relating To Lobbyists.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, requires the statement of expenditures filed by lobbyists and other persons who engage in lobbying activities to include certain information on the identity of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 008, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=137&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663203,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Making An Appropriation For County Ethics.","description":"Provides one-time grants-in-aid to the respective ethics boards of the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii and to the ethics commission of the city and county of Honolulu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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":"2023-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=134&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663227,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts services provided by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or licensed medical practitioner from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=102&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663246,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Relating To Roads.","description":"Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB88/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=88&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663270,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Relating To Instructional Materials.","description":"Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for use by the Department of Education in preparation of instructional materials for eligible students. Defines \"eligible student\" in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Copyright Act. Requires the Department of Education to obtain instructional materials in accessible formats whenever available from the publisher or the National Instructional Materials Access Center when materials are not available from the publisher in the appropriate, accessible format needed by an eligible student. Requires instructional materials to be sufficient for grade level progress by eligible students. Requires the Department of Education to provide assistive technology devices and services for eligible students. Repeals requirements for publishers to provide computer diskettes conforming to American Standard Code for Information Interchange.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=108&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1663291,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=115&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663310,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Expands exclusions to the definition of \"development\" for purposes of special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=116&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663330,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=117&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663355,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=121&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663375,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB84/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=84&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663396,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Relating To The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Limits the discretion of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Land Division by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB82/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=82&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663416,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Relating To The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=100&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663436,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes definitions for purposes of electronic voting. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the chief election officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=132&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663455,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Allows government agencies to publish public notices on their official websites as an alternative to publishing them in the newspaper.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663477,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Relating To Food Sustainability.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to update the State Agriculture Functional Plan to include other agricultural economic updates that expand the State's priority on food by increasing local food self-sufficiency and exports. Requires the Governor to submit the updated plan to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 2:30PM; Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB86/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=86&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663498,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Relating To Record Disposition.","description":"Provides the State Ethics Commission with the discretion to maintain or destroy records of financial disclosure statements beyond the current 6-year statutory requirement. Applies retroactively to applicable disclosures that are in the Commission's possession and control.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 009, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=140&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663518,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=104&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663540,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=144&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663559,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program to be administered by the Judiciary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=122&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663577,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Relating To Contributions By State And County Contractors And Grantees Of The State.","description":"Extends the ban on campaign contributions from state and county contractors to grantees of the State under Chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and to the owners, officers, employees and immediate family of the government contractor or state grantee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB96/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=96&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663606,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"Provides that a person having professional-level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer is eligible for licensure as a professional engineer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=102&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663625,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Changes the Department of Education's quarterly report requirement on autism spectrum disorder to an annual report. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 166, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=105&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1663647,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=149&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1663667,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Relating To Violations Of Campaign Finance Law.","description":"Increases the amount of fine from $1,000 to $5,000 that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures that has received at least 1 contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000 in an election period, for campaign spending law violations. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order the fine be up to 3 times the amount of the unlawful contribution or expenditure, and to order that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of the candidate or the funds of the noncandidate committee or if the noncandidate committee cannot pay, the personal funds of the candidate or officers of the noncandidate committee. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 121, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB92/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=92&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663688,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=112&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663710,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2022. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=151&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1663729,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Making An Appropriation To Implement The Recommendations Of The Task Force On Mobility Management, Established Pursuant To Act 214, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2013.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the statewide Mobility Management Task Force, established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=101&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663749,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Relating To Gender-neutral Terminology.","description":"Requires gender-specific terminology used in adoption and annulment, divorce, and separation matters to be construed in a gender-neutral manner. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 161, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=110&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1663769,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes a criminal justice data sharing working group to make recommendations for a statewide criminal justice data repository. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=100&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663790,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Requires license plates to include okina in the word \"Hawaii\". Establishes requirements for number plates issued for zero-emission, hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles beginning 1/1/2025. Requires the continued use of the rainbow number plate design for hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=105&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663810,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Relating To Reuse Zones.","description":"Requires county agencies producing recycled water to establish water reuse zones within their service areas by January 1, 2024. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB93/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1663835,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Relating To Legislative Allowance.","description":"Requires each house of the legislature to post a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective house on the legislature's website. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663855,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Clarifies that service and compensation awarded as part of an administrative, arbitral, or judicial proceeding are included in the calculation of retirement benefits and service time for the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=101&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663874,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Relating To Disclosures Of Financial Interests.","description":"Establishes that certain candidates shall file disclosures of financial interests no later than 10 days after the nomination filing deadline. Establishes that the unauthorized release of confidential financial disclosure information is subject to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Amends the fines imposed and procedures relating to disclosures of financial interests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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":"2023-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=135&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663895,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Relating To Public Corruption.","description":"Specifies that a person convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 892).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=126&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1663919,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the transfer or conveyance of prolonged vacant property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=148&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1663938,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Relating To Gender-neutral Terminology.","description":"Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with gender-neutral terminology. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 160, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=109&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1663961,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to require the Department of Education to report coronavirus disease 2019 potential outbreaks or other public health emergencies and related information in a manner most appropriate to public health and safety, as determined by the Department of Health. Repeals the requirement to publish the report on the Department of Education's website. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=106&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1663981,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 858).","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=110&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664000,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Relating To Recounts.","description":"Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=129&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664021,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Relating To Limiting A Campaign's Acceptance Of Cash Contributions.","description":"Limits to $100 the total amount of cash a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee may accept from a single person during each election period.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 006, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB99/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=99&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664041,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions By Candidate Committees.","description":"Amends section 11-357, HRS, to prohibit elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the State Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB89/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=89&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664061,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Relating To County Zoning.","description":"Clarifies county zoning to explicitly authorize counties to adopt zoning regulations that eliminate or amortize land uses or structures established after the effective date of the first comprehensive zoning ordinance adopted by a county and zoning regulations that restrict the time, place, manner, or duration of a land use activity that do not create different types of land uses by limiting the time, place, manner, or duration of a use of land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=109&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664086,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Relating To Vehicle Weight Taxes.","description":"Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by removing the exemption for military reserves and other active duty military personnel and adding an exemption for certain veterans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=147&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1664106,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Relating To Complaints Alleging Violations Of Campaign Spending Laws.","description":"Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to treat a respondent's failure to explain or otherwise respond to a complaint alleging a violation of campaign spending laws as an admission that a violation has occurred.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB98/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=98&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664125,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines \"lease of public lands\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB97/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=97&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664145,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases personal income tax revenues for high earning taxpayers by establishing new income tax brackets and rates that are applied against a broader level of taxable income for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=150&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1664165,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Allows departments and agencies time to comply with employees' retirement system reporting standards based on when final specifications are provided by the employees' retirement system. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=103&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664186,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Relating To Sustainable Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to assess the possible implementation of widescale agrivoltaic adaptation and use statewide. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB91/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=91&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664210,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Relating To The Budget Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2023 and ending on 6/30/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 071, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=133&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664229,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes a county to proceed with a power of sale on real property subject to a recorded lien.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=106&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664249,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Authorizes a majority of the members of the Board of Education to elect a chairperson from among the members of the Board. Allows the members to annually elect a chairperson upon the start of the next confirmed term for members. Removes the requirement that the chairperson be an at-large member. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 893).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=107&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1664272,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Relating To The Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program.","description":"Provides for additional use of the moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the state fire council and its programs and activities. Adds to the jurisdiction of the state fire council those functions that are consistent with the uses being authorized for the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=143&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664292,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=145&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664311,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Relating To Orders Of The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Deems the right to a contested case hearing waived if a person fails to request the hearing within thirty days after receipt of the Campaign Spending Commission's preliminary determination. Allows the Commission to file its order in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 120, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB91/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=91&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664335,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Relating To Special Activity Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a special activity permit for aquatic research within ninety days from the date that it was submitted. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the establishment of two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources to support the special activity permit review process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB94/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664354,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Relating To Committee Fundraisers.","description":"Amends section 11-342, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase transparency by requiring candidate committees and noncandidate committees to file fundraiser notices regardless of the price or suggested contribution for attending the function.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Act 004, 03/31/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB90/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=90&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664375,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Relating To Natural Resource Management.","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district. Specifying that the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, with approval of the Board of Regents subject to quorum and majority requirements, may designate a member of the Board of Regents or past member of the Board of Regents with experience with Mauna Kea, to serve as the Chairperson of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' Designee. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela, Perruso voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB81/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=81&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664397,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Relating To Child Support.","description":"Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to disregard passed-through child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine for an employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against a noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB95/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=95&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664417,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Relating To Noise Control.","description":"Allows for noise control infractions to be processed under the traffic and emergency period infractions adjudication process. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over noise control infractions committed by minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=123&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664436,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public financing available for all offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB95/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=95&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664458,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes the Aquaculture Development Branch within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, employees, and other capital of the Aquaculture and Livestock Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture to the new Aquaculture Development Branch. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB96/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=96&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664480,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.","description":"Authorizes the renewal of driver's licenses online by electronic or digital means. Effective 7/1/2025. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=107&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664498,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Procurement Code.","description":"Requires procurement officers, when assessing an offeror's responsibility, to require the offeror to submit answers to questions contained in a standard questionnaire. Establishes certain questions that must be included in the questionnaire. Requires offerors to submit the questionnaire on an annual basis to be prequalified as responsible for projects by the procurement office. Provides that the information furnished in response to the questionnaire shall be available for public inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664518,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Relating To Wildlife Management.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Aquatic Resources to submit an annual report to the Legislature, beginning in 2025, summarizing the Division's expenditure of funds received from the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program for the preceding year and providing the recipient and purpose of each expenditure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB98/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=98&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1664537,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Relating To Traffic Fines.","description":"Clarifies that each county may, by ordinance, designate certain sections of county highways as areas in which stopping, standing, or parking vehicles is prohibited or restricted. Provides that any federal or state agency authorizing a road closure shall supersede a county ordinance. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 239, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=118&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664555,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Relating To The State Fire Council.","description":"Adds to the membership of the state fire council, and to the membership of advisory committees that the council may appoint, representatives from the Hawaii state aircraft rescue fire fighting unit and the division of forestry and wildlife of the department of land and natural resources to reflect all nonfederal fire fighting agencies in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=146&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1664572,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement Reform.","description":"Requires any department or agency employing law enforcement officers to maintain publicly available policies on minimum standards on the use of force. Allows use of force policies and training to be introduced as evidence in proceedings. Requires law enforcement officers to report the use of excessive force by another law enforcement officer. Requires that law enforcement officers receive training designed to minimize the use of excessive force. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 190, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=151&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664573,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to be expended by the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Campaign. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=163&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1664575,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Relating To Gender Equity.","description":"Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, retrofitted, or installed after 1/1/2024 have two female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal. Requires certain state building construction that is constructed or substantially modified after 1/1/2024 to provide for the installation of a gender-neutral bathroom with at least three stalls.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=137&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664579,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=156&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664580,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires bills returned by the Governor to be heard by the Legislature within 30 days for the bill to be further amended. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Makes members of the Legislature subject to the sunshine law. Prohibits members of the Legislature from having employment other than their work as members of the Legislature. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=149&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664585,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes uniform firearms safety and training requirements for applicants of permits to acquire firearms, regardless of firearm type. Prohibits the issuance of permits to acquire firearms to aliens who are not state law enforcement officers. Requires a fee of not less than $100 for permits, or applications for permits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=122&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664587,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2024, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=125&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664591,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates grant funding to the YMCA of Honolulu for its Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health to address the statewide declining mental health outcomes of youths related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=161&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1664592,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Relating To Competitive Sealed Proposals.","description":"Allows offerors to revise their proposals after the submission deadline and prior to award so that the purchasing agency may obtain a best offer, not only a best and final offer. Allows a purchasing agency to conduct alternative negotiation methods to award a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals. Removes the requirements to (1) award a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals based solely on price and evaluation factors and (2) file the basis on which the award of a contract solicited through competitive sealed proposals was made.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=145&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664597,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Relating To The Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act.","description":"Allows state courts discretion to not enforce a child-custody determination of a foreign country if the child-custody law of the foreign country imposes capital punishment for apostasy, religious or political beliefs, or homosexuality, and a parent or child demonstrates risk of being subject to the law. Defines \"apostasy\". Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=130&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664598,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Relating To Important Housing Lands.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study identifying certain state-owned lands located within a one-half mile radius of any rail mass transit station, including lands owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, that are most suitable for constructing at least one hundred thousand housing units. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct the study, or contract services to conduct the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=139&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664602,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Beginning January 1,      , establishes a zero net vehicle growth policy in the State to ensure that the number of vehicles in the State does not exceed the vehicle threshold. Prohibits the importation of a vehicle into the State unless the dealer or individual importing the vehicle demonstrates proof that an existing vehicle in the State was recycled, destroyed, or transported out of the State and the importation of the vehicle does not cause the total number of vehicles in the State to exceed the vehicle threshold. Requires proof of compliance for dealers and individuals importing vehicles into the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=135&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664605,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Relating To The Procurement Of Professional Services.","description":"Allows procuring agencies to use a list of qualified persons for a particular professional service for up to three years. Allows purchasing agencies to waive any requirement for professional service providers who are on a prepared list of qualified persons to submit an updated list of qualifications and expressions of interest for at least three years from the date that the prepared list was created.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=146&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664610,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Maui college's office of international and regional partnerships for students to participate in study abroad programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 868).","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=155&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664611,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Requesting The Chief Justice Of The Hawaii Supreme Court To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session For The State Of The Judiciary Address.","description":"Requesting The Chief Justice Of The Hawaii Supreme Court To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session For The State Of The Judiciary Address.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 01/20/2023.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR1/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1664615,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Relating To Compacts Of Free Association.","description":"Establishes the compacts of Free Association Census Task Force within the Department of Human Services to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664617,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes the photo noise violation monitoring system law. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program to enforce the State Community Noise Code, implemented by the State on any state or county highways within the respective county. Allows the State to establish and implement a photo noise violation monitoring system imposing monetary liability on the registered owner of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with the State Community Noise Code. Establishes fines. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Increases maximum fines. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=128&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664619,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Relating To Prohibition Of Firearms On School Property.","description":"Prohibits the possession of firearms on school property and school buses and at school-sponsored functions. Exempts certain law enforcement officers and instructors and participants of certain educational or training programs. Establishes that violators are guilty of a class B felony. Requires children enrolled in school who are in violation to be excluded from school attendance for not less than one year. Defines school, school bus, school property, and school-sponsored function.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=124&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664623,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of mass transit stops or stations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=136&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664626,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=116&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664628,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=160&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664631,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Short form bill relating to the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=152&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1664634,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Relating To The Housing Shortage.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=140&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664639,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Removes the $3 million cap on the amount the University of Hawaii System can expend from the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for the University of Hawaii Foundation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=120&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664640,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-27-23 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=143&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664643,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Relating To Bicycle And Moped Fees.","description":"Allows the registration fee for bicycles and mopeds to be refundable and prorated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=127&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664646,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty of $50 and a maximum penalty of $60,000 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=153&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1664650,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale or furnishing of a tobacco product or electronic smoking device to a person born on or after January 1, 2003. Prohibits the possession or consumption of a tobacco product in a public place by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Prohibits the purchase or possession of any tobacco product or electronic smoking device by a person born on or after January 1, 2003, with certain exemptions. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=148&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664652,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Relating To The Mortgage Interest Deduction.","description":"Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the Department of Taxation to calculate the savings and report the revenue gained to the Director of Finance by September 1 of each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=142&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664654,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Agriculture, an Aquacultural Area Lease Program for the purpose of identifying state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use and lease as commercial aquacultural areas. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of the Act. Allows the program to use the moneys in the Aquaculture Development Special Fund to carry out the purposes of the Act and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the Aquaculture Development Special Fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the program from being subject to the Hawaii Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=115&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664656,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.","description":"Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver a consumer commodity or consumer package to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC/JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=158&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664659,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires a person to report the person's lost, stolen, or destroyed firearms to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for failure to report and false reporting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=123&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664663,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=117&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664665,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture to administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Animal Industry Division to develop a risk-based framework for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process and to undertake certain activities to develop and expand the aquaculture industry. Defines aquatic biorisk, aquatic livestock, and biocontainment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=114&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664668,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Prohibits the operation of a vehicle sound amplification system that can be heard outside the vehicle from a distance of thirty feet or more while the vehicle is on a public roadway, street, or highway, or within any residential zone or district. Establishes penalties for violations. Makes certain exemptions","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=126&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664672,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=118&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664676,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Establishes the Performing Arts Pilot Program Committee to establish the Performing Arts Pilot Program to select, review, and fund grant proposals for performing arts events. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include administration of the Performing Arts Pilot Program. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=119&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664678,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Health Care Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program for health care professionals. Requires funds to be expended in coordination with the John A. Burns School of Medicine of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Requires matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=164&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1664681,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits the carrying of a firearm in sensitive places. Defines sensitive places. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=121&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664682,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Relating To Female Genital Mutilation.","description":"Establishes the class B felony offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties to keep annual statistics on cases involving prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires the Administrator of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to annually compile and report these county statistics to the Legislature. Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for ongoing or suspected cases of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=131&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664687,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Amend The Qualifying Age Of Voters For Any State Or Local Election.","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=150&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664690,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Updates rules for certification of electors and their votes to be in full compliance with federal law. Provides procedures for the replacement of electors. Requires presidential electors to take a pledge that they will vote for their party's nominee. Invalidates the vote of any faithless elector. Removes any faithless elector from the position of elector. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 114, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=141&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664693,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Products.","description":"Clarifies that calculations to determine whether a non-perishable good labeled \"Hawaii Made\" has met the requirement that at least 51% of the wholesale value of the product is added by production within the State include operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the \"Made in Hawaii\" brand. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=113&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664694,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Electing Officers Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Electing Officers Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR1/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1664698,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Asian American history. Requires the Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school complex areas instructional material that shall be the guidelines for development of the Asian American history education in each school and monitor compliance. Requires that each school complex area determines the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction in Asian American history. Requires Asian American history to be taught in each public school commencing the 2023-2024 school year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=138&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664701,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Relating To Alcohol And Substance Abuse.","description":"Requires a written notice to defendants and eligible paroled prisoners of their right to complete a nonreligious substance abuse treatment program. Requires a list of nonreligious substance abuse treatment programs to be provided.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=132&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664706,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Expands the definition of \"beer\" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol seltzer beverages, but excludes certain other forms of distillation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=159&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664707,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to administer annual mental health or behavioral health screenings to all students, faculty, and staff members at public schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=147&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664711,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the     -    school year, requires public high schools to start at 9:00 a.m. and public elementary and middle schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=133&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664713,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-20","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=112&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1664717,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664719,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Relating To Cemeteries.","description":"Repeals the exemption granted to churches by Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, relating to bonding requirements and fee requirements for licenses, renewals, and reinstatements of licenses applicable to cemeteries and funeral trusts. Clarifies that the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs shall exempt any cemetery authority from the bonding requirement and the fee requirements for license, renewal, and reinstatement upon proof satisfactory to the Director that the cemetery authority does not sell for financial profit. Effective retroactively to 09/15/2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=157&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664723,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program, subject to income eligibility. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=154&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1664724,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=165&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1664729,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to take steps to ensure pertinent youth obtain and receive services from the juvenile justice or child welfare systems and maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor children. Makes permanent the amendments to the definition of \"provider\" as it relates to entities eligible to provide no cost emergency shelter and related services to consenting minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=129&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664731,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Authorizes prescriptions made by chiropractors for physical therapy and therapeutic massage treatment to qualify as a motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefit. Replaces the existing cap on the number of chiropractic treatment visits that qualify for motor vehicle insurance coverage with a number of visits that are deemed medically necessary. Amends the reimbursement amount for chiropractic treatment from $75 per visit to an amount tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Repeals the thirty-visit cap on combined naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=152&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1664735,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Relating To Water Fluoridation.","description":"Establishes water fluoridation requirements for privately-owned and government entity water suppliers in the State to conform with the United States Department of Health and Human Services standards for optimal water fluoridation levels. Exempts federal water suppliers. Requires water suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels at intervals established by the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to water suppliers for the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=134&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1664736,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Relating To Dentistry Licenses.","description":"Adds community health centers, rural health clinics, and mobile dental outreach programs to the list of eligible organizations at which persons with community service licenses may practice. Allows dental hygiene and dental college graduates who have graduated from educational programs that have a reciprocal agreement with the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation to apply for temporary or community service licenses. Expands eligibility for a community service license to practice dentistry to those candidates who have passed the Integrated National Board Dental Examination within five years of the date of request. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 100, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=162&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1664759,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Relating To Equitable Gender Representation On Corporate Boards.","description":"Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=174&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664764,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Relating To Recycling.","description":"Requires state agencies to implement an on-site recycling program using rules issued by the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, at buildings and facilities managed, maintained, or serviced by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to conduct a study on the benefits and costs in increasing reuse and reduce efforts throughout the State, recycling streams, and solid waste management in Hawaii. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664769,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Raises the state income tax rate by five per cent for taxpayers in the highest income bracket for six years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=171&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664773,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires Medicaid and private insurance coverage of ambulance services. Authorizes Medicaid programs, and requires private insurers, to cover community paramedicine services rendered statewide by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=169&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664778,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Relating To State Licensed Care Facilities.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=168&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664783,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a ten round capacity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=166&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664788,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Relating To The Zero To Three Court.","description":"Establishes a Zero to Three Court Program Coordinator position. Expands the Zero to Three Court to the Third Circuit. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=170&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664792,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=167&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664797,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Relating To Vision Zero.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation and the counties to implement a Vision Zero program in Hawaii by 7/1/2024. Establishes a goal of no traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2045.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=173&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664802,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Relating To Strengthening Access To Higher Education.","description":"Expands eligibility for the Hawaii community college promise program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds to expand access to community college to qualified Hawaii residents through Hawaii community college promise program scholarships.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=172&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1664806,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Authorizes a county with a pre-existing surcharge to continue the surcharge after December 31, 2030 at a lower rate of one-fourth per cent. Authorizes counties that have not adopted a surcharge ordinance on state tax to adopt a surcharge ordinance at the current rate of one-half of one per cent through December 31, 2030 and at a rate of one-fourth of one per cent after December 31, 2030. Expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues to more than capital costs for counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=176&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1666289,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions By Candidate Committees.","description":"Amends section 11-357, HRS, to prohibit elected officials as defined in section 11-342(d), HRS, from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the State Legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=194&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666312,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Electing The Speaker And Vice Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Electing The Speaker And Vice Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR2/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=2&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1666338,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by fifty per cent. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $1,500 to ten per cent of the expenditure limit for each election. Increases the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from more than $1,500 to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the amounts of qualifying contributions for the Office of Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai and for the Office of County Council for the County of Maui. Appropriates unspecified sums for the increase in the Partial Public Financing Program. Appropriates $200,000 for the Campaign Spending Commission to hire two additional staff members. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=200&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666366,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Acknowledging And Recognizing The Caucus Leaders And Naming The Chairs, Vice Chairs, And Members Of The Standing Committees Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR4/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=4&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1666393,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Relating To Preliminary Determination Of Probable Cause.","description":"Provides for the service of the commission's preliminary determination of probable cause via first-class mail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=202&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666423,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2023.","description":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2023.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR1/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1666450,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Communicating That The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature Has Assembled And Is Ready To Transact Business.","description":"Communicating That The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature Has Assembled And Is Ready To Transact Business.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR5/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=5&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1666479,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Relating To Limiting A Campaign's Acceptance Of Cash Contributions.","description":"Limits to $100 the total amount of cash a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee may accept from a single person during each election period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=204&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666509,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Relating To Complaints Alleging Violations Of Campaign Spending Laws.","description":"Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to treat a respondent's failure to explain or otherwise respond to a complaint alleging a violation of campaign spending laws as a rebuttable presumption that a violation has occurred. Provides the respondent with thirty days from the mailing of the complaint to explain or otherwise respond before the rebuttable presumption takes effect. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 118, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=203&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666536,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR2/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=2&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1666566,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the counties to determine the proper requirements for residential fire sprinkler systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=191&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666592,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Relating To Recounts.","description":"Provides that a mandatory recount shall occur when the difference in votes cast is equal to or less than 100 votes or one-quarter of 1% of the total number of votes cast for the contest, whichever is lesser. Establishes that the filing deadline for a complaint for a contest for cause that arises from a mandatory recount shall be the same as the filing deadline for complaints for contests in which no mandatory recount was held.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=177&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666622,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Relating To Student Instructional Hours.","description":"Repeals the mandatory minimum number of student instructional hours for Department of Education public schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=155&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1666651,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Relating To Advisory Committees.","description":"Renames the statewide and county-level voters with special needs advisory committees to elections accessibility needs advisory committees. Recognizes that voting accessibility needs may arise from disabilities other than those of a physical nature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 014, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=179&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666678,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Language.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to each Hawaiian Language to students in each public elementary, middle, and high school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1666711,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Relating To Legislative Allowance.","description":"Requires each chamber of the Legislature to post on the Legislature's website a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective chamber.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=183&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666740,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Relating To Mandatory Lobbyist Training.","description":"Requires the State Ethics Commission to establish and administer a lobbyist training course and makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=185&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666766,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts state residents from the transient accommodations tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TOU, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=154&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1666794,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Relating To Organizational Reports.","description":"Amends sections 11-322 and 11-333, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the Campaign Spending Commission (\"Commission\") to publish on its website the names of candidate and persons who qualify as noncandidate committees who fail to file an organizational report or a corrected organizational report with the Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=198&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666824,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee Expenditures.","description":"Amends section 11-381, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to disallow the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=199&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666850,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Relating To Validation Of Ballots.","description":"Changes the deadline for the validation of ballots following an election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=178&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666880,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Exempts the notarization requirement for renewals of liquor licenses. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=159&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1666904,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Relating To Violations Of Campaign Finance Law.","description":"Increases the amount of fines for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against certain noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of the officers of the noncandidate committee, if the noncandidate committee does not have the funds to pay the fine. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=197&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666938,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Relating To Record Disposition.","description":"Provides the State Ethics Commission with the discretion to maintain or destroy records of financial disclosure statements beyond the current 6-year statutory requirement. Applies retroactively to applicable disclosures that are in the Commission's possession and control.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=187&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666965,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Relating To Orders Of The Campaign Spending Commission.","description":"Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: (1) amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within 20 days of receipt of the Commission's preliminary determination; and (2) amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1666994,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Relating To The State Fire Council.","description":"Adds to the membership of the State Fire Council, and to the membership of advisory committees that the Council may appoint, representatives from the Hawaii State Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to reflect all nonfederal fire fighting agencies in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 142, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=193&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667024,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-fifth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=160&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1667053,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Relating To The Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program.","description":"Provides for additional use of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette certification fees to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=190&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667078,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Relating To Disclosures Of Financial Interests.","description":"Amends the filing deadline for disclosures of financial interests by certain candidates. Amends the penalty for the unauthorized release of confidential financial disclosure information. Amends the fines imposed and procedures relating to disclosures of financial interests. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 129, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=182&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667108,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Making An Appropriation For County Ethics.","description":"Provides one-time grants-in-aid to the respective ethics boards of the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, and to the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu. Takes effect 01/01/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=181&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667141,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=192&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667168,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Defines \"direct recording electronic voting system\", \"marksense ballot voting system\", and \"mechanical tabulation system\". Amends the definition of \"electronic voting system\" to include the mechanical tabulation system and marksense ballot voting system. Specifies additional requirements and procedures with which the Chief Election Officer must comply when using an electronic voting system, including procedures for conducting the post-election, pre-certification audit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=180&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667196,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative for public employment. Prohibits a legislator or public employee from supervising a relative in public employment. Prohibits a legislator or employee from awarding a contract to a relative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=186&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667222,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Relating To Contributions By State And County Contractors And Grantees Of The State.","description":"Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=201&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667253,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Electing The Temporary Chair Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Electing The Temporary Chair Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR1/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=1&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1667282,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-third Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=156&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1667308,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Electing The Officers Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Electing The Officers Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR3/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=3&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1667338,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Relating To Gifts From Lobbyists.","description":"Prohibits lobbyists from making gifts that are prohibited under state ethics law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=189&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667367,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Requires each state legislator to include within the legislator's disclosures of financial interest the names of certain lobbyists with whom the legislator has a relationship.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=188&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667395,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Relating To Committee Fundraisers.","description":"Amends section 11-342, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase transparency by requiring candidate committees and noncandidate committees to file fundraiser notices regardless of the price or suggested contribution for attending the function.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=195&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667424,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules For A Permit To Discharge Pollutants That Include The Major Factors That Are Considered In Identifying The Functional Equivalent Of A Direct Discharge For Point Sources Or Nonpoint Sources.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules For A Permit To Discharge Pollutants That Include The Major Factors That Are Considered In Identifying The Functional Equivalent Of A Direct Discharge For Point Sources Or Nonpoint Sources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR3/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=3&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1667452,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structures To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Minimize Those Risks.","description":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structures To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Minimize Those Risks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-18","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR4/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=4&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1667480,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Authorizes the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise from vessels at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=158&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1667506,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Relating To Lobbyists.","description":"Requires the statement of expenditures filed with the State Ethics Commission to include information on the identity, by bill number, resolution number, budget cost or program identification number, or other identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667541,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Relating To Direct Instructional Services To Students.","description":"Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which they were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB289/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=289&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667542,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines \"sexual conduct\". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB259/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667544,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Relating To Direct Instructional Services To Students.","description":"Allows the Department of Education to create temporary positions under certain conditions. Amends the requirement that the Department of Education report the creation of temporary positions to the Department of Budget and Finance by requiring that the report also be sent to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB280/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=280&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667545,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Relating To Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.","description":"Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB278/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=278&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667548,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires electric utilities to compensate electricity producers for excess electricity credits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB252/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=252&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667549,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Relating To Commercial Ocean Recreation.","description":"Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization, with certain exceptions. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=184&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667551,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Relating To Victim-counselor Privilege.","description":"Expands the victim-counselor privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Increases the minimum number of hours of training a domestic violence victims' counselor must complete to be considered a victim counselor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB236/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=236&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1667552,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Materials.","description":"Requires deposit beverage distributors that sell, offer for sale, or distribute deposit beverage containers in the State to meet minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements or minimum non-petroleum materials content requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=179&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667554,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all private schools to develop and implement comprehensive action plans for the management of anaphylaxis in their respective schools, including administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. Establishes certain immunity from liability for designated private school employees and agents who administer auto-injectable epinephrine during emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=183&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667556,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Relating To Public Transit.","description":"Establishes the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle. Makes clarifying and conforming amendments to the offense of interference with the operator of a public transit vehicle. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 191, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=214&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667558,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Relating To Agricultural Districts.","description":"Authorizes counties to require their approval for condominium projects located in agricultural districts that are greater than ten acres prior to the creation of the condominium property regime. Requires a condominium map to be accompanied by a letter certifying that the condominium property regime will conform to the applicable County's zoning laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB287/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667559,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires at least one hundred thousand housing units to be developed near the rail station nearest to the Aloha Stadium. Requires a minimum of eighty per cent of those housing units to be priced or rented as affordable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB328/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=328&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667561,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Relating To The Expenditure Of Public Funds For Land Improvements.","description":"Requires generally that the expenditure of public moneys for any improvement to land not owned or leased by the State must be appropriated by the legislature for that specific purpose and include a declaration in the same act of the public purpose regarding the appropriation of the public moneys. Provides that any expenditure of public moneys for the improvement to land not owned or leased by the State and involving natural or cultural resource management or a state grant is unauthorized unless the expending agency approves a restrictive covenant that acknowledges the State's right to receive compensation for its expenditure if the improvement to the land is abandoned or not completed. Requires the recipient of the appropriation or grant to file and execute the restrictive covenant. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB300/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=300&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667562,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of The Culinary Institute Of The Pacific.","description":"Transfers the Culinary Institute of the Pacific from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as an administratively attached agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB288/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=288&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667565,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Procurement Code.","description":"Requires procurement officers, when assessing an offeror's responsibility, to require the offeror to submit answers to questions contained in a standard questionnaire. Establishes certain questions that must be included in the questionnaire. Requires offerors to submit the questionnaire on an annual basis to be prequalified as responsible for projects by the procurement office. Provides that the information furnished in response to the questionnaire shall be available for public inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB232/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=232&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667566,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires for each draft environmental assessment and draft environmental impact statement a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB245/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=245&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667568,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Relating To Public Testimony At Open Meetings.","description":"Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB233/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=233&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667569,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Relating To The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.","description":"Adopts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in a member state to practice in other member states. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB323/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=323&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667572,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Relating To Career And Technical Education.","description":"Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB305/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=305&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667575,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2030. Establishes fines for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=189&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1667576,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a study to review the repricing processes in section 89-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Shimabukuro, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=163&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667578,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB315/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=315&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667580,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Relating To The Funding Of Grants Pursuant To Chapter 42f, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Appropriates operating and capital improvement grants for fiscal year 2023-2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB303/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=303&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667582,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Relating To Homeowner Associations.","description":"Establishes an ombudsman's office for homeowner associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=178&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667583,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Relating To Early Learning Accreditation.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Child Care Accreditation Program to assist licensed and registered child care providers obtain accreditation. Authorizes the use of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for Child Care Accreditation Program grants. Extends the deadlines by which existing Preschool Open Doors Program service providers are required to commence the accreditation process and obtain accreditation. Appropriates funds for the Child Care Accreditation Program, including the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position for the program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 169, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB239/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=239&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1667585,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=206&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667586,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=172&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667589,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Relating To Public Works.","description":"Imposes penalties, including suspension, on the person and firm upon a finding of violation of state law governing wages and hours of employees on public work projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=168&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667590,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Authorizes the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to disregard any ordinance or rule related to the use, zoning, planning, or development of land to which the authority holds title or for any construction on land to which the authority holds title.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB307/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=307&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667592,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 06/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=221&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667593,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Relating To Emergency Vehicles.","description":"Makes it discretionary for authorized emergency vehicles to use sirens when responding to an emergency or in other specified situations if the siren is not reasonably necessary under the circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=175&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667597,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Relating To Hawaii Correctional Industries.","description":"Provides that any goods provided to any state agency by the correctional industries program shall be: (1) produced or manufactured by the program; or (2) pre-existing goods that are substantially altered or customized by the program for the purpose of facilitating use of the goods by a state agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB244/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=244&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667598,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes a Criminal Justice Data Sharing Working Group to make recommendations for a statewide criminal justice data repository. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 157, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=210&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667600,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Relating To Down Payments.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB256/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=256&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667601,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Repeals section 801-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB225/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=225&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667603,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Relating To Historic Property.","description":"Redefines historic property to mean buildings and structures that are over 100 years old.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB309/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=309&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667606,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.","description":"Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB320/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=320&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667607,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.","description":"Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB308/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=308&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667609,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=173&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667612,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Relating To Public Charter School Per-pupil Funding.","description":"Excludes from the charter school per-pupil funding calculation all amounts relating to programs that provide comparable benefits for all public school students regardless of whether the student is a Department of Education school student or a public charter school student.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB283/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=283&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667615,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Adds a new section to Chapter 801, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing circumstances in which the presence of a defendant is required for court proceedings or may be waived.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB226/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=226&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667616,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Relating To Children And Family Of Incarcerated Individuals.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Safety for the pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa Correctional Facility on Oahu, including a restroom in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB310/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667618,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Relating To Budget-related Reports.","description":"Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB292/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=292&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667619,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Relating To Noise Control.","description":"Allows for noise control infractions to be processed under the traffic and emergency period infractions adjudication process. Grants the district court concurrent jurisdiction over noise control infractions committed by minors. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-23 2:45PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB224/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=224&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667622,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Makes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private construction works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants for performance of labor in the contract between the general contractor and owner. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=167&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667623,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent or substantially increases the scope of work be considered a new contract for procurement purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB247/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=247&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667625,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program for each county with a population greater than five hundred thousand to be administered by the Judiciary. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=223&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667626,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Provides that licenses and leases for certain non-residential lots and tracts of land under issued pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, shall be issued based on fair market value, subject to certain exceptions. Prohibits subletting of certain lots and tracts of land. Clarifies that existing exceptions to conditions in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, that prohibit a beneficiary from subletting a tract do not apply if the tract if also used for non-residential purposes. Clarifies that certain provisions relating to subleases shall not be construed to override other provisions against transfers of licenses or subletting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB277/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667628,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Relating To The Recognition Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.","description":"Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB319/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=319&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667630,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters, under certain conditions. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667632,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Except for risk retention captive insurance companies, authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for a certificate of exemption from examination from the Insurance Commissioner, provided certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB325/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=325&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667633,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Implements the recommendation of the cesspool conversion working group to accelerate the dates for required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 cesspools and priority level 2 cesspools by requiring priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2030, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, rather than before 1/1/2050. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=181&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667635,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Ensures that employment, work, and pay eligibility for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits includes retroactive reinstatement, retroactive rescission of suspension, and retroactive payments that are restored to an employee as part of a judicial, administrative, or arbitral proceeding, or pursuant to a settlement of claims. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 046, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=211&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667638,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Allows government agencies to publish public notices on their official websites as an alternative to publishing them in the newspaper.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=218&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667639,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Relating To Budget-related Submissions To The Legislature.","description":"Authorizes the legislature, upon the agreement of form by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, to specify the form in which the proposed budgets of the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs are submitted to the legislature. Requires the executive branch, judicial branch, and office of Hawaiian affairs to conform no later than 12/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 904).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB299/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=299&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667641,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Relating To Professional License Fee Renewals.","description":"Requires each public employer to pay for the employer's employees' professional license renewal fees. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=164&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667642,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for two full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and two additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=180&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667644,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Relating To Information Technology.","description":"Requires the technology services consolidation working group to, by 6/30/2024, decommission the office of enterprise technology services' data center located in the Kalanimoku building; relocate the entire office of enterprise technology services data center to an interim primary, secure, and resilient facility; and, by 6/30/2028, use cloud storage to securely store all state electronic data, with any cloud storage servers or other systems or hardware having their primary production system located within the State; provided that software-as-a-service solutions provided only outside the State are not subject to this restriction. Requires a report by the technology services consolidation working group. Extends to 6/30/2028 the dissolution date of the technology services consolidation working group. Establishes requirements for procurement contracts for information technology-related projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB284/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=284&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667647,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Requires electric utilities and county boards of water supply to provide an option for customers to voluntarily round up their bill to the nearest dollar or provide a specific contribution amount. Deposits the proceeds into the rounding up for teachers' salaries special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB275/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=275&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667649,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating To County Zoning.","description":"Clarifies county zoning to explicitly authorize counties to adopt zoning regulations that eliminate or amortize land uses or structures established after the effective date of the first comprehensive zoning ordinance adopted by a county and zoning regulations that restrict the time, place, manner, or duration of a land use activity that do not create different types of land uses by limiting the time, place, manner, or duration of a use of land. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=219&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667650,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Relating To Appropriations.","description":"Amends Act 257, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to authorize the School Facilities Authority to provide affordable housing to Department of Education teachers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB301/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=301&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667652,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Relating To Noise Control.","description":"Makes unlawful for any person to play, use, operate, or otherwise permit a sound amplifier that creates a noise disturbance within thirty feet of a hotel, detached dwelling, or multi-family dwelling in Waikiki between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Establishes civil fines and criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=177&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667655,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires medicaid and insurance coverage of ketamine therapy to treat depression. Appropriates moneys for costs resulting from medicaid coverage ketamine therapy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB279/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=279&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667657,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Relating To Internal Complaint Procedures.","description":"Clarifies internal complaint procedures for civil service positions by requiring a formal complaint to be filed within twenty working days. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=165&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667658,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN/HOU/WTL/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB248/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=248&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667660,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Repeals the minimum age requirement for individuals who become an Employees' Retirement System member after 6/30/2012, and who have at least 25 years of credited service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB231/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=231&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667661,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Relating To The President Of The University Of Hawaii System.","description":"Prohibits the President of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB249/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=249&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667664,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Establishes the shade and fruit tree program beginning on 1/1/2024 in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB240/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=240&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1667665,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Relating To Public Notice.","description":"Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or the University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the county in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET/HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB265/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=265&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667667,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Relating To Budget-related Reports.","description":"Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB293/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=293&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667669,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Relating To Speedy Trials.","description":"Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB242/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667671,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Relating To Disaster Preparedness.","description":"Prohibits the planting of large trees along evacuation routes. Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify large trees along evacuation routes and trim, spray, or remove large trees having the potential to obstruct an evacuation route. Defines evacuation route. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB255/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=255&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667673,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Relating To Budget-related Reports.","description":"Requires the Governor to ensure that the Governor's program memoranda and variance reports accurately reflect the current responsibilities of certain state programs, address the current and future needs of the State, and align with budget-related submittals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 904).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB291/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=291&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667674,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Expands exclusions to the definition of \"development\" for purposes of special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667676,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Relating To School Buses.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to waive school bus fees for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=190&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1667677,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Relating To The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact.","description":"Establishes a working group to study the feasibility and effects of the State adopting the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB321/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=321&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667680,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Short form bill relating to culture and the arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=174&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667681,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Relating To Income.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit an annual report on the enforcement of the wage and hour law in the State to the Legislature. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish: (1) investigation standards that protect the identity of an employee who files a complaint with the Wage Standards Division to report any wage and hour violations by their employer; and (2) an education program for employees and employers on federal and state wage and hour laws, including tip credit and prohibitions against employer retaliation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB270/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667685,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Relating To The State Rehabilitation Council.","description":"Reduces the number of members on the State Rehabilitation Council from twenty-one to fifteen. Authorizes the State Rehabilitation Council to establish a quorum and conduct business without regard to vacancies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 015, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB313/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=313&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667686,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Relating To Visitor Impact Fees.","description":"Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund effective 7/1/2023. Requires report to the legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the visitor impact fee program. Appropriates funds for the visitor impact fee strategic plan and positions for the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB304/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=304&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667689,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB241/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=241&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667690,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Relating To Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year pilot program to implement a co-management system of care for the diagnosis and treatment of persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and an annual public awareness campaign. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 192, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB318/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=318&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667692,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Relating To Public Information.","description":"Requires that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of an administrative rule, electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking be provided to all persons who have made a timely written request to, and provided a valid working email address to, the adopting agency for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Requires that alterations to administrative rules be displayed in Ramseyer format and the full text of rules be made available in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 904).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB306/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=306&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667693,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Relating To Medical Residency Programs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to support and expand physician residency training programs in state teaching hospitals. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB262/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=262&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667696,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Allows departments and agencies time to comply with Employees' Retirement System reporting standards based on when final specifications are provided by the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM .","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=213&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667697,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to international affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=171&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667699,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Relating To The Environmental Advisory Council.","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to section 341-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete a reference to a repealed section.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=185&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667701,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twentieth Senatorial District.","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 20th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB276/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=276&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667702,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.","description":"Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated, including an otherwise timebarred action. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on traumainformed response.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB238/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=238&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1667705,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB271/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=271&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667706,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Establishes labor requirements for the construction of renewable energy projects with a capacity rating of ten megawatts or greater. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=187&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667708,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Relating To The Regulation Of Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=208&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667709,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB246/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=246&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667713,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating To Minimum Wage.","description":"Authorizes each county to establish a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB230/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667714,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"Establishes a statewide human trafficking prevention program overseen by the department of the attorney general to provide services and assistance to commercially sexually exploited children and victims of human trafficking. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB235/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=235&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1667716,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Relating To Public Corruption.","description":"Increases the penalties for bribery under certain circumstances. Amends the offense of obstruction of justice to include obstruction by force, threat of force, coercion, fraud, or deception.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB227/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=227&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667717,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog injures or destroys property of another while on private property zoned for agricultural use without consent of the owner of the property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; San Buenaventura Co-Chair; Richards.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB316/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=316&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667721,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Relating To The State Council On Mental Health.","description":"Requires the state council on mental health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to native Hawaiian healing and health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HWN/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB263/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=263&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667722,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code And Children's Health.","description":"Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates landlord-tenant code to ensure a basic level of health housing that will improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB329/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=329&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667724,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Authorizes the use of diacritical marks for Hawaiian words on special number plates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=220&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667725,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Contracted Slots Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB311/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=311&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667727,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Relating To Fraud.","description":"Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Establishes the offense of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim against the State or a county as a class C felony. Establishes the offense of the use of false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the State as a class C felony. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 131, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB228/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=228&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667729,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Relating To Unmanned Aircraft.","description":"Establishes the felony offenses of misuse of unmanned aircraft in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB229/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=229&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667731,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly accountability reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB261/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=261&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667733,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to acquire any real, personal, or mixed property for immediate or future use; own, hold, improve, rehabilitate, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, or dispose of any real, personal, or mixed property acquired; and acquire by condemnation real property for immediate or future use. Amends the definition of \"public lands\" to exclude non-ceded lands to which the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency holds title. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB298/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=298&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667734,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Relating To Explosion Detection Technology.","description":"Requires the county police departments to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to assist in the location of and response to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks. Appropriates moneys to the counties as a grantinaid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB251/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=251&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667737,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Relating To Child Care Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program. Requires annual reports on the pilot program's development and administration to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB312/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=312&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667738,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes a county to proceed with a power of sale on real property subject to a recorded lien.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=216&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667740,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Relating To Low-speed Electric Bicycles.","description":"Amends various definitions of \"moped\" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB267/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=267&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667741,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Relating To International Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to international affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to CAI, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=170&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667743,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Relating To Student Out-of-service-area Attendance.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a 5-year phaseout period. Requires the Department of Education to submit annual progress reports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB250/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=250&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667745,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories as practicable and inform the public of health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to consider environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP/WAL, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=182&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667747,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Relating To The Budget Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2023, and ending on 6/30/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=205&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667748,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Establishes a three-year New Waste Management Solution and Cesspool System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater and cesspool technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1 in the 2021 Hawaii Cesspool Hazard Assessment and Prioritization Tool Report; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB286/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=286&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667750,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Relating To License Plates.","description":"Requires license plates to include okinas. Authorizes the use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, or initial capital letters in license plates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=215&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667751,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Relating To Breast Cancer Screening.","description":"Expands coverage of breast cancer screening and imaging to include an annual mammogram for a woman of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer, risk factor screening for women 30 years of age and older, and additional supplemental imaging for any woman, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by an applicable American College of Radiology guideline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB273/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=273&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667756,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Making An Appropriation To The Department Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=222&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667757,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Relating To Nursing Facilities.","description":"Makes permanent and amends the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program. Makes certain assessment exemptions permanent as to the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Repeals chapter 346E, HRS, relating to the Nursing Facility Tax. Appropriates funds from the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB314/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=314&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667759,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"Provides that a person having professional-level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer is eligible for licensure as a professional engineer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=212&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667760,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.","description":"Authorizes the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=217&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667763,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Relating To Grants-in-aid.","description":"Requires organizations to obtain legislative approval prior to the disposition of land that was acquired using state grants, but only if the land was acquired after the enactment of this Act. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB297/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=297&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667765,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Relating To Career And Technical Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to employ individuals as vocational, technical, or career pathway teachers. Authorizes Department of Education teachers to instruct vocation, technical, or career pathway classes without possessing an applicable bachelor's degree.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB260/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=260&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667766,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Relating To Housing Discrimination.","description":"Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB327/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=327&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667768,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667771,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes the condominium voting and elections task force, including its composition and responsibilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=176&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1667773,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Relating To Tax Expenditure Accountability.","description":"Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB268/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=268&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667774,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating To Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB243/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=243&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667776,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Establishes that the representative of labor on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board shall be a person selected by a majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 260, 07/11/2023, (Gov. Msg. No. 1374).","last_action_date":"2023-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=161&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667777,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Relating To Emergency Workers.","description":"Amends the definition of \"emergency worker\" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=162&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667780,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Relating To Child Custody.","description":"Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on the dynamics of domestic violence every three years and submit a letter or certificate of completion of the training course to the Family Court. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB237/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=237&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1667781,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Relating To Submission Deadlines.","description":"Requires the Governor and state agencies to recommend a date by which statutorily required reports must be submitted to the Legislature, and to identify any reports that should not be subject to that uniform date and the reasons therefor. Requires the Governor to propose legislation to implement the proposed deadline and streamline existing reporting requirements by repealing or consolidating any duplicative, obsolete, or extraneous reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 904).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB296/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=296&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667783,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Relating To The Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact to allow a person who is a licensed professional counselor in the person's state of residence to practice professional counseling in a compact state in which the person is not licensed pursuant to a privilege to practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB322/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=322&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667784,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Relating To Traffic Fines.","description":"Clarifies that each county may, by ordinance, designate certain sections of county highways as areas in which stopping, standing, or parking vehicles is prohibited or restricted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=209&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667787,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Reduces the amount transferred to the works of art special fund from 1% to 0.5% of all state fund appropriations for capital improvements designated for the construction cost element.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB282/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=282&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667788,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and three additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Establishes a three-year New Wastewater System Demonstration Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to examine and demonstrate new wastewater technology systems; implement those technologies in demonstration projects in areas across the State that are identified as Priority Level 1; and establish a similar ranking system for prioritization levels for the islands of Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau. Requires the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB285/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=285&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667790,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Relating To The Audiology And Speech-language Pathology Interstate Compact.","description":"Establishes provisions relating to the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB317/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=317&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1667792,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Relating To The Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the working group. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 086, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB295/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=295&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667795,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Temporarily reinstates the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit. Expands the definition of \"technology-enabled infrastructure\" to include data servers. Requires a report from the department of taxation analyzing the tax implications for specified exemptions and exclusions from chapters 237 and 238, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB302/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=302&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667797,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Relating To Insurance Coverage For Mammography.","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography on terms at least as favorable as the terms for other radiological examinations","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB272/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=272&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667798,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Relating To Health Care Cost-sharing Arrangements.","description":"Requires persons who offer, operate, manage, or administer health care cost-sharing arrangements to make certain disclosures to the Insurance Commissioner. Establishes penalties for persons that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB324/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=324&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667800,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Relating To Direct Instructional Services To Students.","description":"Requires that appropriations allocated to Department of Education programs that provide instructional services directly to students shall remain within the budget of the program to which the funds were originally allocated and that the retention of an appropriation shall not be used by the Department as a basis for reducing a program's future budget requirements. Requires the Department of Education to report the creation of temporary positions to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB290/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=290&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667801,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating To The Ewa Beach Public And School Library.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB274/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=274&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667804,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Relating To The Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes under the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Coalition a collective impact program called the Malama Ohana Program to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Requires the Malama Ohana Program to report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB294/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=294&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667805,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Creates the offense of negligent concealment of a firearm by a licensee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB234/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=234&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1667807,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Requires the abolishment of any state public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB257/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=257&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667808,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB258/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=258&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667811,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy.","description":"Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB254/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=254&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667812,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Relating To Beach Park Restoration.","description":"Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=169&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1667814,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=166&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1667815,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Requires medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment for all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB266/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=266&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667817,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the department of business, economic development, and tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB269/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=269&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667819,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB253/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=253&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667821,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Relating To Public Transportation.","description":"Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB264/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=264&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1667822,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires the state procurement office to amend its administrative rules to allow expenditures for goods, services, and construction with an estimated total cost that is less than $5,000 to be awarded in a manner the purchasing agency deems practical or convenient, including by direct selection or award.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB326/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=326&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667824,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Relating To The College Savings Program.","description":"Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made to a college savings program established under chapter 256, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after an unspecified date. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 4:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB281/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=281&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1667988,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real time by 1/1/2024. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to adopt self-certification for solar distributed energy resource systems of 250 kilowatts or less that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Makes the professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensure law inapplicable to work with respect to residential distributed energy resource systems and increases the estimated cost of work on certain structures below which that licensure law is inapplicable. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=195&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667989,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units without regard to civil service law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB340/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=340&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667990,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Relating To Public Workers.","description":"Establishes a working group within DHRD to: examine and redescribe certain existing position descriptions of state public workers in all state departments and agencies; examine and make recommendations regarding the impact of the pay disparities between public and private sector workers; and examine and make recommendations regarding the impact of the disparities between the health insurance premiums paid by public and private sector workers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB344/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=344&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1667991,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Relating To A Department Of Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a department of environmental protection on July 1, 2027. Creates a department of environmental protection working group to address the logistics required for the State to establish a department of environmental protection. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2026 regular session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to LGO/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=196&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667992,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Provides that a school counselor, domestic violence victim advocate, or other mental health professional licensed by the State may petition for a protective order on a minor's behalf when the minor's parent or guardian is unwilling or unable to submit a petition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1667993,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the department to develop written policies and implement procedures by 7/1/2024. Defines \"member of a vulnerable population.\" Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB347/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=347&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1667995,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=193&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667996,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Relating To Efficiency Standards.","description":"Allows the chief energy officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office to enforce minimum efficiency standards and adopt or amend efficiency standards. Sets minimum efficiency standards for electric vehicle supply equipment, portable electric spas, residential ventilating fans, toilets, urinals, and water coolers. Allows manufacturers to utilize the Home Ventilating Institute's certified products directory certification program to meet certain standards. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=194&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1667997,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Inserts unspecified amounts for minimum required liability coverage for accidental harm and destruction of property for motor vehicle insurance policies in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB341/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=341&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1667998,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Relating To Cabaret Licenses.","description":"Expands the prohibition of class 11 cabaret licenses to premises within apartment mixed use subprecincts of special districts and special improvement districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB351/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=351&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1667999,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Relating To Climate Mitigation.","description":"Requires each regulated electric and gas utility to use the estimated social cost of greenhouse gas emissions established by the United States Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases in that utility's respective integrated resource planning process. Requires the State to consider the estimated social cost of greenhouse gas emissions in planning new infrastructure and capital improvement projects and when designing and constructing new buildings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=191&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1668000,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Relating To Civil Service.","description":"Allows professional and technical staff of the state historic preservation division to be exempt from civil service laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=203&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1668002,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Interagency Council For Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development to include the House of Representatives chairs of the committees on housing and transportation and the Senate chairs of the committees on housing and transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB334/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=334&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668003,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB336/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=336&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668005,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB339/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=339&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668006,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing certain other requirements. Allows the Board of Psychology to grant licensure waivers in certain circumstances for psychologists. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB343/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=343&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668007,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Promotes development within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Eliminates certain restrictions for developing state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Permits high-density development of state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB333/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=333&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668008,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Relating To The Estate Tax.","description":"Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2022. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB345/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=345&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668010,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Relating To Marriage Of Minors.","description":"Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=206&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1668011,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Relating To The Department Of Housing.","description":"Creates the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB338/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=338&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668012,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicles.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the low- to moderate-income electric vehicle rebate program and the electric vehicle subaccount to encourage the purchase and use of electric vehicles by low- to moderate-income households and nonprofit organizations providing assistive services to low- to moderate-income households. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=198&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1668013,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Relating To Paid Sick Leave.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct a study on paid sick leave. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB342/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=342&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668014,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Relating To The Uniform Commercial Code.","description":"Implements amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB352/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=352&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668016,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Relating To Climate Change Mitigation.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish a Refrigerant Management Program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the State Building Code Council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the State Building Code. Specifies that no law, rule, ordinance, or code, including the State Building Code, shall prohibit or limit the use of a refrigerant deemed acceptable under federal law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=197&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1668017,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes a zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program within the Hawaii state energy office to support the transition of private fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Designates the Hawaii state energy office as the agency responsible for developing and administering the program and requires the Hawaii state energy office to work with the department of transportation to design strategies to implement the zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=199&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1668018,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Relating To Housing Density.","description":"Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB332/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=332&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668019,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Limits public funding to beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB348/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=348&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668021,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Relating To Emergency Vehicles.","description":"Makes it discretionary for authorized emergency vehicles to use sirens when responding to an emergency or in other specified situations if the siren is not reasonably necessary under the circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 016, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB346/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=346&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668022,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Prohibits a county from enacting a development policy, standard, or condition that would have the effect of changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances of the county in effect on January 1, 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB331/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=331&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668024,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Expands the definition of \"historic property\" for purposes of the Historic Preservation Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 837).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=201&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1668025,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Relating To Criminal Pretrial Reform.","description":"Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and nonviolent class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB350/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=350&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668026,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 225, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=192&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1668027,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Specifies that the nominated members of certain boards and commission are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB349/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=349&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668028,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, requires rental kayaks to be registered and numbered with the department of land and natural resources and have the identification number affixed to the rental kayak. Requires the department to establish fees for registration and registration renewal of rental kayaks. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=200&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1668029,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Relating To Measurement Standards.","description":"Prohibits the sale of farm raised fish and wild fish and shellfish without a label stating where the seafood was landed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=204&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1668031,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Relating To Trespass.","description":"Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all state and county law enforcement officers are authorized to and shall enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB353/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=353&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1668032,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources, through the state historic preservation division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the department will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=202&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1668033,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Relating To Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Increases the term that the Hawaii Community Development Authority may lease certain property from sixty-five to ninety-nine years. Retains terms for leases of ceded lands at sixty-five years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB337/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=337&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668034,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding the Stadium Development District and lands under Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within county-designated transit-oriented development zones, or within a one-half mile radius of a proposed or existing transit station if the county has not designated transit-oriented development zones, which shall be triggered by a proposed development or proposed transfer of fee simple or leasehold property interest. Requires state departments or agencies to provide sixty days advance written notice of any approval of a proposed development or proposed transfer of such lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB330/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=330&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1668035,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Rental Industry.","description":"Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB335/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=335&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1669835,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Adopting The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Adopting The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR2/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1669862,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Relating To Paid Sick Leave.","description":"Requires certain 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 and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB235/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=235&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1669884,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=214&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1669906,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Relating To Criminal Activity.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general to collect data and conduct a study on how to reduce criminal activity in Waikiki.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=208&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1669933,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB229/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=229&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1669956,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=213&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1669977,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to develop a procedural manual to implement a family leave insurance program that pays family leave insurance benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB360/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=360&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1669999,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=220&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1670023,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB358/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=358&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1670048,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Amends the office of youth services safe spaces for youth pilot program by clarifying access to services, providing a definition of homeless youth, and expanding the age of youth that may be served. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=223&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1670070,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB356/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=356&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1670095,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by increasing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses and dollar limit on amounts creditable that constitute the tax credit. Requires the department of taxation to make annual adjustments for inflation to the adjusted gross income thresholds and dollar limits on amounts creditable. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB241/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=241&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670120,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Relating To Preschool.","description":"Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB355/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=355&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1670145,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Specifies that amounts collected from the disallowance be evenly divided and deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund and rental housing revolving fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB234/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=234&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670168,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the shipping container inspection program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires PSD to submit reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=216&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1670194,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Relating To Cooperative Housing Corporations.","description":"Specifies that members of the board of directors of a cooperative housing corporation shall owe the corporation a fiduciary duty and exercise the degree of care and loyalty required of an officer or director of a corporation organized under chapter 414, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB226/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=226&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1670218,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB238/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670240,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Adjusts the method by which the Department of Human Services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and longterm supports and services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1670265,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Relating To Court Interpreters.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to increase the hourly fees, mileage reimbursement rate, and commuter-time compensation rate for court interpreters. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=219&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1670288,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations.","description":"Establishes requirements for transient accommodations brokers prior to publishing an advertisement on the availability of a property for lease or rent on behalf of an operator or plan manager. Prohibits transient accommodations brokers from engaging in business with an operator or plan manager who is not in compliance with state laws and county ordinances. Prohibits a hosting platform from providing booking services in connection with a transient vacation rental that is not lawfully certified, registered, or permitted as a transient vacation rental under applicable county ordinance. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=211&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1670315,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB233/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=233&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670335,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB232/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=232&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670360,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Relating To Animal Fur Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=215&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1670381,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Relating To Health Care Services.","description":"Exempts gross proceeds from medical services provided by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity of a primary care provider from the general excise tax. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB240/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=240&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670407,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Real Estate Investment Trusts.","description":"Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Specifies that amounts collected from the disallowance be evenly divided and deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund and rental housing revolving fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB359/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=359&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1670430,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Relating To Clean Energy.","description":"Requires the clean energy initiative program to design, implement, and administer a plan to increase jobs aligned with the State's transition to a clean energy economy and strategies for evaluating and supporting a transition to a clean energy economy that advances social equity. Authorizes the use of the energy security special fund to create jobs that advance the State's goals of achieving greater energy security and adapting to climate change, expand workforce development and training programs for workers transitioning to a clean energy economy, and strengthen social equity in the adoption of clean energy technology. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB239/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=239&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670452,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Relating To Feral Chicken Control.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to control the State's feral chicken population. Requires the establishment of a complaint hotline that may be used to report nuisances and health hazards caused by the presence of feral chickens and to request removal of the feral chickens.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB227/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=227&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1670474,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB354/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=354&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1670499,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Relating To Electronic Eavesdropping.","description":"Prohibits the interception or use of certain communications unless both parties consent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB242/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=242&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1670524,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for responsible, adult use. Exempts sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for medical use from the general excise tax. Clarifies that qualifying out-of-state patients have the same rights and privileges under the medical cannabis law. Allows qualifying out-of-state patients to cultivate medical cannabis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB237/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=237&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670546,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Requires employers with five or more employees to provide rest breaks under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=207&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1670571,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Designates the vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer of the University of Hawaii as the chief procurement officer for the university. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Kobayashi, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Kong, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB230/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1670595,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=212&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1670618,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Relating To A Child Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a refundable state child tax credit payable on a monthly basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB357/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=357&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1670639,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to grant the Department of Human Services flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system and extend the appropriation lapse date. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB225/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=225&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1670663,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Permits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to contract with outside parties to implement the program. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB224/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=224&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1670690,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Relating To Noise.","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 House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB228/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=228&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1670712,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Requires certain pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug label information to individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading standard printed labels on prescription drug containers and inform the public that prescription drug label information is available in alternate accessible formats for individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading prescription drug container labels. Requires the Board of Pharmacy to adopt certain rules by 12/31/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 256, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=218&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1670736,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Relating To Mold.","description":"Establishes the mold information and awareness program administered by DOH. Requires mandatory disclosure of the presence of mold as part of any sale, transfer, or rental of residential, commercial, or industrial property. Requires DOH to conduct reviews every five years on mold identification and remediation technology or treatment techniques. Requires the director of health to establish a public awareness campaign. Requires disclosure forms for the sale of residential real property to include a notice to buyers about the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires a landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf to disclose the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires DOH to study the adverse effects of mold on humans and report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=210&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1670759,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Provides that certain pregnant women receiving state-funded medical assistance and who receive substance abuse treatment are eligible for substance abuse treatment and related mental health services for an additional ten months following childbirth. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=221&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1670785,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Relating To Home Renovations.","description":"Updates the cost valuations of work on certain residences for the work to qualify for an exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared by a licensed engineer or architect. Clarifies work that is not exempt from these requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 177, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=217&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1670807,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Eliminates the previous threshold of 100 employees for employers to be subject to the family leave law. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB236/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1670830,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plant and animal declaration form. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=209&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1670848,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Proposing 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.","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 the governor shall only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kobayashi, Matsumoto, Onishi, Takayama, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Amato, Kong, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (4).","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB231/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=231&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1670868,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB253/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=253&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1670871,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Theatre Center.","description":"Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre on 1/1/2025, contingent upon the department of accounting and general services' acquisition of Hawaii State Theatre. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB269/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=269&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1670874,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code.","description":"Prohibits drivers from operating vehicles with more than four wheels and high-passenger cars in the left-hand lane, or close to the left-hand curb or left-hand edge, of roadways. Exempts drivers operating public transportation vehicles in highoccupancy vehicle lanes or zipper lanes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB304/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=304&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1670878,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"By 1/1/2027, requires the department of taxation to suspend and refund certain income tax amounts received or withheld upon the enactment of a state law specifying real property tax amounts. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to have real property taxing authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD/LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB292/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=292&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1670881,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Requires the court to automatically seal or remove from the judiciary's publicly accessible databases any information relevant to the arrest or case of a person for whom an expungement order has been entered and transmitted to the court. Effective 7/1/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 159, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB410/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=410&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1670884,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Relating To Child Welfare.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to collect and analyze data to determine the impact of expanding post-permanency services to families receiving benefits from the adoption assistance program and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB398/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=398&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1670889,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Relating To Crimes Against Sports Officials.","description":"Makes intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a sports official a class C felony. Authorizes a court to enjoin the offender from attending any sports event of the type at which the sports official was engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 140, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB264/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=264&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1670892,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Relating To Cesspool Conversion.","description":"Requires that cesspools within five hundred feet of certain bodies of water be upgraded, converted, or connected if sold or transferred on or after 1/1/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB429/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=429&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1670895,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB378/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=378&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670898,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Relating To Unfair And Deceptive Practices.","description":"Prohibits digital application developers and digital application distribution platforms from increasing the price of a digital application subscription plan that is automatically billed to the user's account without obtaining the user's written consent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB380/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=380&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670902,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Relating To Common Interest Communities.","description":"Prohibits planned community associations, condominium associations, or their boards of directors from expending association funds to enforce against de minimis violations of association bylaws, rules, or regulations that result in not more than three complaints from separate units in the association within a calendar year or result in a fine of not more than $500 per violation pursuant to the bylaws, rules, or regulations of the association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB402/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=402&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1670905,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Relating To Child Visitation.","description":"Allows the court to award reasonable visitation rights to a petitioning grandparent of a minor child when the child's parent is unable to exercise parental visitation due to death or incarceration and denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child. Requires the court to follow best interest of the child procedures, considerations, and standards when granting grandparent visitation rights. Specifies that any person who violates the terms and conditions of a court order granting reasonable grandparent visitation rights are subject to sanctions. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 077, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB406/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=406&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1670909,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Relating To Veterans.","description":"Short form bill relating to veterans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB295/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=295&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1670913,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires public high schools to make available a mandatory life skills curriculum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB288/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=288&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1670916,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB420/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=420&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1670919,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Amends the requirements for licenses to carry firearms concealed or unconcealed. Requires possession and display of a valid license when publicly carrying firearms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB416/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=416&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1670923,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Short form bill relating to corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB297/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=297&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1670927,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB414/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=414&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1670931,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Requires the court to automatically seal or remove from the Judiciary's publicly accessible database any information relevant to the arrest or case of a person for whom an expungement order has been entered. Requires the Judiciary and the Examiner of Drivers to no longer include dismissed traffic citations in public driver's records.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB301/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=301&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1670934,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Authorizes the use of ranked-choice voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections with more than two candidates held in this State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB401/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=401&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1670937,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating To Tip Disclosure.","description":"Requires restaurants to clearly disclose to customers how tips are allocated to employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB379/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=379&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670941,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Defines \"incidental and supplemental work\" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB371/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=371&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670944,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Relating To Court-appointed Attorneys.","description":"Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB411/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=411&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1670947,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB287/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=287&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1670952,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Caps the service charges for a primary and secondary ticket seller. Requires website operators to guarantee refunds in certain circumstances and disclose that the website is not the primary ticket seller. Prohibits variable demand pricing, speculative tickets, and the usage of bots. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB367/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=367&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670955,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires DOE to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering. Requires DOE to provide personal protective equipment for all cafeteria student helpers prior to the student helpers volunteering. Requires all cafeteria student helpers to be directed and supervised by trained personnel at all times. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB260/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1670958,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/23, and state building construction projects bid after 6/30/24, to provide one or more universal changing accommodations at each family restroom; provided that state building construction projects shall only be required to provide universal changing accommodations where feasible and cost effective. Provides exemptions for hardship. Makes a violation of the universal changing accommodations requirement an unlawful discriminatory practice. Creates a private cause of action for a violation, with defined remedies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB389/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=389&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1670961,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Community College Workforce Training.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB391/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=391&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1670965,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB424/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=424&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1670968,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating To The Designation Of Hawaii Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure.","description":"Designates Hawaii coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB432/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=432&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1670972,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes a zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program within the Hawaii state energy office to support the transition of private fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Designates the Hawaii state energy office as the agency responsible for developing and administering the program and requires the Hawaii state energy office to work with the department of transportation to design strategies to implement the zero-emission vehicle fleet purchasing assistance program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET/TCA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB368/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=368&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670976,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to fully implement the farm to school program and farm to school meals program by the 20242025 school year. Provides that complex area superintendents have the authority to implement the farm to school and farm to school meals programs. Requires certain school cafeteria supervisors to report directly to complex area superintendents. Establishes school cafeteria supervisor positions. Requires the office of talent management of the department of education to conduct a compensation review of school cafeteria supervisor positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB248/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=248&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1670979,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Services.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of section 2 of Act 119, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, making permanent the requirement that the Hawaii Medical Board issue licenses in four levels of emergency response practice in counties with a population of five hundred thousand or greater and the creation of an additional licensure category for Emergency Medical Technicians 1 who are certified at a higher practice level than Emergency Medical Technicians but do not provide ambulance services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 193, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB390/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=390&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1670983,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to military affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB294/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=294&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1670986,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Relating To The State Plan.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Defines green infrastructure. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB433/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=433&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1670990,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Establishes the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired, and penalties. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to take administrative action. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB365/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=365&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1670994,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB277/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=277&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1670997,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB290/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=290&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1671001,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB283/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=283&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671004,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 164, 06/30/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB300/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=300&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671007,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB377/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=377&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671010,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB262/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=262&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1671015,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Requires the department of health to establish a two-year pilot project to test Tier 1 beaches for Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus not less than monthly. Requires a report to the legislature before the regular sessions of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB303/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=303&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671018,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include malathion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB252/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=252&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671021,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Relating To Carbon Sequestration.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB419/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=419&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671025,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis Authority within the Department of Health to adopt rules to regulate responsible, adult-use of cannabis in the State. Establishes that possession of cannabis by an adult in the amount of four ounces or less without a prescription shall be lawful and requires all convictions for such acts be expunged. Transfers the powers and duties of the Department of Health under state law governing medical cannabis dispensary system, including powers and duties over medical marijuana dispensary operations, licensing, testing, and administration, to the Hawaii cannabis authority. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB375/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=375&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671029,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Relating To Early Learning Opportunities.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Child Care Accreditation Program to assist licensed and registered child care providers in obtaining accreditation. Authorizes the use of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for Child Care Accreditation Program grants. Makes the accreditation requirement for service providers receiving funds from the Preschool Open Doors Program voluntary. Appropriates funds for the Child Care Accreditation Program, including funding for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds into and out of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for the Child Care Accreditation Program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB261/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=261&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1671032,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines \"lease of public lands\". Repeals 6/30/2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB273/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=273&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1671035,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB409/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=409&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1671040,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Relating To Taro.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro and value-added products whose primary ingredient is taro or taro leaf. Effective 6/30/3000. Repeals 6/30/2028. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB284/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=284&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671044,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Relating To Professional Medicaid Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare fee schedule rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-17","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:40pm in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB397/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=397&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671047,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services, vehicle navigation, traffic information, and safety-related services. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB382/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=382&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671050,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Relating To Real Property Transactions.","description":"Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose to prospective buyers that the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver mail or packages to the location of the residential real property being offered for sale. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB395/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=395&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671054,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Relating To Disposable Wipes.","description":"Makes it unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or distribute for sale in the State any flushable wipe. Defines flushable wipe. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB268/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=268&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1671057,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Relating To Number Plates.","description":"Establishes penalties for the failure to comply with a County Director of Finance's request that a vehicle number plate or special number plate be returned. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB366/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=366&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671061,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Relating To Support For Traditional Native Speakers Of Hawaiian.","description":"Defines the term Hawaiian language with regard to Hawaii's official languages and requires that every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers and readers. Authorizes Department of Education schools to offer Hawaiian language as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian Islands. Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission to study the Hawaiian language and for the publication of educational resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB392/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=392&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1671065,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.","description":"Establishes that gender-based pricing by manufacturers who sell the goods they manufacture to any person in the State for a price they set constitutes an unlawful deceptive trade practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB373/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=373&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671068,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Prohibits a person from promoting, arranging, conducting, assisting in, receiving money for, or taking part in any meeting, competition, exhibition, pastime, practice, display, or event at or in the course of which a captive marine mammal is used for performance for entertainment purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TCA, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB381/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=381&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671071,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes registration and driver's licensing requirements for operation of electric rickshaws. Defines electric rickshaw. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB385/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=385&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671074,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Relating To The Acquisition Of The Saint Francis School Campus For The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB258/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=258&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1671078,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Relating To Certificates Of Birth.","description":"Provides that a new certificate of birth issued by the State shall include a designation of the sex of the person born, based on the genitalia of the person. Authorizes amendments of designations of sex on certificates of birth, provided that the birth registrant is an adult, and new designation is based on the genitalia of the birth registrant, as confirmed by a physician or physician's assistant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB291/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=291&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1671082,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Relating To Property Management.","description":"Requires each member of a cooperative housing corporation board of directors, planned community association board of directors, and condominium association board to attend a training and certification course provided by the Real Estate Commission within one year of appointment or election or one year of the effective date of the Act. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish and administer a training and certification program to ensure that every board member understands the member's legal and fiduciary obligations pursuant to chapters 421I, 421J, and 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB299/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=299&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1671085,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a certain amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB256/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671089,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Relating To Special License Plates For Iraq And Afghanistan War Veterans.","description":"Creates license plates to honor veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB374/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=374&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671092,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for commercial property owners that make available parking spaces within the owners' parking lots for use by peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Kapela voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB276/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=276&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671095,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires each county to develop a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan and financial strategy. Requires each county to submit its respective plan and financial strategy to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB428/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=428&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671098,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Relating To Telephone Services For Committed Persons.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from receiving any commission payment from telephone service providers based on inmate phone calls. Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from entering into or renewing any contract with any privately owned prison telephone communications provider.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB369/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=369&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671104,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Requires revenue generated from carbon offsets to be directed to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for tree planting or other initiatives that proportionally increase carbon sequestration. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB421/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=421&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671108,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Relating To Roads.","description":"Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB271/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=271&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1671124,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Requires priority level 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2035, with certain exceptions, and priority level 2 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected before 1/1/2040, rather than before 1/1/2050. Specifies that no penalty or other assessment for any violation shall constitute a lien on the real property and no seizure of property shall be authorized for any violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB426/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=426&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671138,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Relating To Taro.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide grants to assist taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB275/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=275&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671141,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Amends various powers and priorities of the agribusiness development corporation, including several of its processes, membership of its board of directors, term of its executive director, and the scope of its work.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB255/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=255&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671144,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Relating To The Labeling Of Products.","description":"Clarifies that in calculating whether a product labeled \"Made in Hawaii\" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent of the wholesale value of the product is added by manufacture, processing, or production within the State, operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State shall be included. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the \"Made in Hawaii\" brand.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB266/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=266&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1671148,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Increases the rate of conveyance tax for condominiums and single family residences ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption with a value of at least $2,000,000. Exempts from the conveyance tax documents and instruments conveying real property subject to a government assistance program approved and certified by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and used for the provision of affordable housing for qualified persons in the State. Removes maximum dollar amount of conveyance tax revenues that are to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB286/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=286&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671152,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Expands the original jurisdiction of family court to include proceedings for declaration of emancipation of minors. Expands the circumstances under which a minor shall be deemed to be emancipated to include minors on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States and upon issuance of a declaration of emancipation by the family court. Specifies the rights of an emancipated minor. Allows a minor who has reached the age of sixteen years to petition the family court for a declaration of emancipation. Requires the court to take certain actions regarding investigation of the petition for declaration of emancipation, including appointment of a guardian ad litem and legal counsel for the petitioning minor, and the findings necessary to grant the petition. Requires the court to order the minor's parents or legal guardian to pay for any services ordered by the court for the petition. Allows certain parties to petition the family court for voidance or rescission of a declaration of emancipation. Allows parties to appeal the court's decision to the intermediate court of appeals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB399/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=399&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671155,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes from the definition of \"renewable energy\" the energy generated or produced using trees, wood pellets, and other wood products made for burning.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB425/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=425&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671158,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes the counties to use the county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for certain purposes related to public roadways and private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB279/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=279&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671161,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Relating To Fire Prevention.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Community Fuels Reduction Project as a separate line item within the Department's budget. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB285/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=285&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671165,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Prohibits the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters. Prohibits the issuance of any permit for or in connection with the development or operation of any facility or infrastructure associated with the mining, extraction, or removal of minerals from the seabed within state marine waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB376/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=376&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671169,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide, on a weekly or more frequent basis, time and space for students to engage in student-led group prayer or individual student prayer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB289/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=289&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1671172,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Relating To The Environmental Advisory Council.","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to section 341-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete a reference to a repealed section. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 024, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB422/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=422&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671176,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human resources development for the establishment of new employee positions and the learning management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1671179,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Viii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution Relating To The Functions, Powers, And Duties Of Real Property Taxation.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the exclusive power of the counties to exercise the functions, powers, and duties related to real property taxation, thereby authorizing the State to also exercise those functions, powers, and duties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD/LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB293/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=293&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1671182,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes the homeless services fund. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the homeless services fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB362/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=362&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1671186,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Ninth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the ninth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB263/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=263&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1671191,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Makes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private construction works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants, including interest owed, for performance of labor in the contract between the general contractor and owner. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 047, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB415/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=415&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1671194,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Prohibits a vessel from being fumigated on ocean waters. Allows an owner whose vessel is required to be fumigated on ocean waters to apply for an exemption from the division of boating and ocean recreation. Requires any vessel granted an exemption to be fully covered and sealed while being fumigated and for any period of time thereafter needed to prevent fumigant or other chemicals from entering ocean waters. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB245/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=245&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1671197,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Relating To Access For Disabled Persons.","description":"Authorizes each county to adopt ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinance. Authorizes officials appointed by a county to enter the property of places of public accommodation to enforce violations of the county ordinances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB384/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=384&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671201,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Child Nutrition Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii child nutrition programs agency in the department of human services. Establishes a grant program to support the funding of certain initiatives for the State's public schools. Establishes three permanent full-time equivalent positions (3.0 FTE). Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB249/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=249&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671205,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program to be made available to participants in the pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 904).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB393/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=393&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1671208,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires the University of Hawaii system to include a corrective action plan in its respective report to the legislature, should it not meet its benchmark. Repeals the separate benchmark for the department of education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison within the office of the governor. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB247/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=247&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671211,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. Prohibits use of the term \"All Hawaiian\" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB259/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1671216,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Relating To Property.","description":"Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB280/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=280&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671219,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to employ one full-time equivalent counselor, vice principal, and media specialist at each department school. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB246/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=246&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1671222,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Relating To Coral.","description":"Repeals the designation of black coral as the official gem of the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB403/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=403&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671226,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. Revises the purposes for the monies in the fund to provide direct financial assistance to victims of trafficking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB412/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=412&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1671229,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Relating To Government Services Relating To The Law.","description":"Provides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to intervene if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that another law enforcement officer is using unnecessary or excessive force on an arrestee. Requires the law enforcement officer to report the incident to the other law enforcement officer's supervisor. Requires relevant departments to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 055, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB372/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=372&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671232,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CMV, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB296/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=296&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1671236,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) that sunsets on 6/30/2027. Requires a report to the governor and legislature. Requires HHFDC to develop a series of state-sponsored public service announcements to increase tenant awareness of the existing opportunities within the credit reporting industry to report rent payments to boost credit scores. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to support the pilot program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB363/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=363&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1671240,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Relating To The Judiciary's olelo Hawaii Initiatives.","description":"Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB267/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1671243,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB361/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=361&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1671247,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.","description":"Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB388/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=388&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1671251,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Requires the employees' retirement system to divest its investment portfolio of coal, oil, and gas companies within an unspecified number of years and to report certain information to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB423/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=423&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671254,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB413/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=413&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671258,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2024, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB254/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=254&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671261,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Relating To The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Limits the discretion of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Land Division by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB272/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=272&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1671265,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Relating To Professional And Vocational Licensing.","description":"Creates licensure and regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and unit owners' associations in the State. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB298/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=298&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1671268,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Relating To Rent-to-own Contracts.","description":"Subjects rent-to-own contracts for real property in the State to state and federal foreclosure procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB396/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=396&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671271,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Establishes the state YouthBuild program to assist nonprofit and public entities in applying and qualifying for federal YouthBuild program grants. Authorizes the department of labor and industrial relations to award grants to eligible nonprofit or public entities to meet the matching funds requirement for federal YouthBuild grant awards. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB302/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=302&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671274,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Relating To Wastewater Systems.","description":"Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) engineer position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch to support processing of individual wastewater systems applications.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB386/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=386&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1671279,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Relating To Child Protection.","description":"Establishes a definition for \"immediate harm\" and amends the definition of \"imminent harm\" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer to assume protective custody of a child without a court order or consent of the child's family if there is no time to obtain a court order; and the officer observes and can articulate on the initial police report that the child is subject to immediate harm while in the custody of the child's family. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child on grounds that the child is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the Department of Human Services within twenty-four hours or the next business day of assuming custody of the child. Requires the Department of Human Services to file a petition for a protective order on behalf of the child and attach a copy of the initial police report within twenty-four hours of receiving the initial police report and provide a copy of the initial police report to the child's parents. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB407/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=407&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671282,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the nine parcels conveyed to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs pursuant to Act 15, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on three of the nine parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the nine parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the nine parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB270/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=270&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1671285,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for certain cesspool upgrades. Requires upgrades to certain cesspools at the point of sale. Requires cesspools be upgraded by 2030, 2035, or 2050 depending on the cesspool's priority level. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB427/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=427&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671289,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Relating To Schools.","description":"Requires the board of education to adopt rules to expand the jurisdiction of all public schools under the purview of the department of education to include a quarter-mile radius surrounding each public school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB281/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=281&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671292,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Requires that any person who applies for an identification card or driver's license be automatically registered to vote. Requires that the applicant be provided the opportunity to opt-out of voter registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB383/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=383&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671295,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program for school bus transportation hubs in high-traffic areas. Requires a report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB274/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=274&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1671300,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Relating To Crimes.","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for persons convicted of offenses based on the possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB265/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=265&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1671303,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Relating To The Hospital Sustainability Program.","description":"Makes various updates to the Hospital Sustainability Program, including amending the definition of \"private hospital\"; clarifying the uses of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund; increasing various hospital sustainability fee caps; requiring the Department of Human Services to consult and negotiate with the hospital trade association regarding fee participation and rates; clarifying when the hospital sustainability fee shall be discontinued and the distribution of remaining funds; repealing the sunset dates of Act 217, SLH 2012, and Act 123, SLH 2014, to make the program permanent and permanently exempting the program from the central service and administrative expenses assessments; and appropriating funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 110, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB404/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=404&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671307,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Relating To Campaign Spending.","description":"Authorizes any candidate committee, under certain circumstances, to expend campaign funds to purchase a ticket for a candidate to attend a nonprofit organization's event.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB408/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=408&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671310,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Farm To Food Bank Program.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30pm; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB430/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=430&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671314,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires governmental bodies to obtain written approval from the Administrator of the State Procurement Office to cancel invitations for bids, requests for proposals, or other solicitations, or reject bids or proposals. Prohibits post-award remedial actions to be taken unless approved in writing by the Administrator of the State Procurement Office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB387/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=387&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1671317,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Relating To Career And Technical Education.","description":"Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB244/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=244&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671321,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Relating To Farm To School Procurement.","description":"Requires the department of education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB250/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=250&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671324,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB243/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=243&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671328,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for the executive office on aging to create and implement an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias public health campaign. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 257, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB278/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=278&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671331,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.","description":"Requires owners of multiple parking facilities within any county of the State who aggregate the required parking spaces for electric vehicles to aggregate the spaces within that same county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB370/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=370&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671334,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB394/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=394&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1671338,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes the natural resource management special fund and authorizes uses for moneys in the fund. Establishes a Natural Resource Management Commission to guide and approve the disbursement of moneys deposited into the fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Appropriates moneys for the natural resource management special fund and for operating expenses of the Hawaii tourism authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB364/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=364&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671342,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Relating To Hydrogen Energy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB418/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=418&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671345,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Relating To Construction Waste.","description":"Requires recycling of construction and demolition materials and use of recycled materials to factor into priority offeror selections for competitive procurements of construction or demolition services by the State or any county. Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and set specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB431/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=431&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671348,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Relating To Coral Reef Ecosystems.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to prepare a report making recommendations on the establishment of a Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program to monitor and test for the quality of waters near coral reefs to assess and ensure health of reef ecosystems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB417/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=417&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671352,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes the cesspool conversion tax credit to upgrade or convert cesspools certified by the Department of Health into a director-approved wastewater system. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB405/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=405&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671355,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB400/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=400&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671358,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB251/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=251&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1671361,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program in the department of health to expand existing county programs that make one or more mental health professionals available to assist county first responders in responding to mental health crises in areas in the urban core with high rates of homelessness. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB282/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=282&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1671556,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and requires the Oversight Coordinator be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifies that the Commission shall take measures as necessary to maintain confidentiality in investigations. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB455/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=455&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671557,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB574/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=574&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671558,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the School Facilities Authority Board, rather than the Governor, to appoint an Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 061, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB531/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=531&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671559,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB511/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=511&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671561,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Judiciary Personnel.","description":"Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of state and federal judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB486/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=486&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671562,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Relating To Public Safety. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-01-23 3:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB565/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=565&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671563,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Expands from forty-five days to sixty days, the time within which: any agency that reviews and comments upon an application for a business or development-related permit, license, or approval for a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing project shall respond; a county shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; and the Land Use Commission shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove a boundary change for a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing project. Clarifies that the provisions that require agencies, counties, and the Land Use Commission to act within sixty days, or deem their failure to do so as their acceptance or approval of the application, project, or petition, do not apply to applications, projects, and petitions that have been withdrawn.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB491/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=491&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671564,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Relating To Water. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB571/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=571&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671566,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Short form bill relating to cesspools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB380/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=380&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671567,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Relating To Food Banks.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation costs of food for distribution to food banks in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB460/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=460&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671568,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Relating To State Water Code Penalties.","description":"Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB362/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=362&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671569,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits noncandidate committees from making expenditures or contributions or disseminating any advertisements on the day of any election and the two-week period preceding any election. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB466/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=466&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671571,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Relating To The Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount.","description":"Appropriates funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount within the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB459/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=459&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671572,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Relating To Military Land Use.","description":"Establishes a Surplus Military Land Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan for the remediation and restoration of lands currently under federal control that are anticipated to be returned to the State, consider potential alternative uses, and identify any lands that should continue under federal control for the next ten years. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CMV, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB521/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=521&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671573,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Lowers the income threshold from one hundred forty per cent to one hundred twenty per cent of the median family income for mixed-income rental projects to be eligible for rental housing revolving fund loans or grants. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB321/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=321&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1671574,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB344/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=344&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1671576,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB545/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=545&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671577,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Relating To Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Contributions.","description":"Sets the amount of the employer contribution to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a fixed percentage of the health benefits plan or life insurance plan premium cost. Makes conforming amendments to remove the amount of contributions by the State and counties to the Hawaii employerunion health benefits trust fund from the scope of collective bargaining negotiations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB334/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=334&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1671578,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Specifies that no law, rule, ordinance, or code, including the state building code shall prohibit or limit the deemed acceptable use of a refrigerant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB345/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=345&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1671579,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Relating To Fresh Water Security.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a water security working group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB512/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=512&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671581,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction offered for sale at fair market value and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB329/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=329&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671582,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Relating To Transportation Financing.","description":"Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2053. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2053. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2053. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2053.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB492/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=492&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671583,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB567/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=567&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671584,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Relating To The Practice Of Pharmacy.","description":"Exempts manufacturers, wholesale distributors, manufacturers engaged in direct distribution to qualified persons, and third-party logistics providers of home dialysate drugs or devices from the license, registration, and permit requirements for pharmacies, under certain conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 101, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB473/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=473&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1671586,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB525/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=525&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671587,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB537/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=537&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671588,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Relating To Telecommunications And Cable Industry Information Reporting.","description":"Repeals chapter 440J, HRS, relating to telecommunications and cable industry information reporting requirements for broadband service providers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB371/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=371&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671589,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Foreign Agriculture Small Equipment Pilot Program at a University of Hawaii community college, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 877).","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB313/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=313&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671591,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating To Counties.","description":"Relating To Counties. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB563/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=563&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671592,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires that child care providers provide certain information to the Department of Human Services each year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB341/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=341&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1671593,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Relating To Health Care Education.","description":"Appropriates funds for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui college, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Act 074, 06/13/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).","last_action_date":"2023-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB353/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=353&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671594,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB572/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=572&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671596,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Establishes the shade and fruit tree program in the department of education to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees or fruit trees for planting in department schools. Appropriates funds for the program and to establish an arborist position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB332/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=332&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671597,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Relating To Irrigation.","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB309/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=309&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671598,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB357/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=357&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671599,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Relating To Building Codes.","description":"Extends the time each county has to amend and adopt the Hawaii state building codes from two years to six years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB495/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=495&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671601,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Relating To Procurement. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB539/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=539&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671602,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating To Business Regulation.","description":"Relating To Business Regulation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB524/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=524&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671603,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Relating To Restrictions On Agricultural Uses And Activities.","description":"Clarifies that any provision in a private agreement contained in a conveyance of land recorded on or before 7/8/2003 that have since expired but have not been renewed and recorded in the bureau of conveyances are prohibited from restricting bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB488/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=488&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671604,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Removes the representative from the University of Hawaii from the board of directors of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Prohibits the University of Hawaii representative from serving on the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's board of directors as an at-large member. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB573/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=573&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671606,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB375/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=375&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671607,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Relating To The Economy.","description":"Relating To The Economy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB535/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=535&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671608,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Relating To Wetland Preservation.","description":"Adds definitions for \"floodway\", \"natural stormwater infrastructure\", and \"wetlands\" to section 343-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a proposed housing project of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation that is exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any government agency relating to planning, zoning, and construction standards to ensure that the proposed housing project does not have a significant adverse impact on wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB507/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=507&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671609,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Relating To Composting.","description":"Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of Health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB514/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=514&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671611,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating To Compliance On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to hire law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating complaints, conducting investigations, and cooperating with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with state laws and rules, county ordinances, including the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, and the rules adopted thereunder, on Hawaiian home lands; provided that the law enforcement officers hired for this purpose shall not be prohibited from exercising their law enforcement authority outside of the Hawaiian home lands. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB490/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=490&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671612,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program to contract with an independent consultant to establish a five-year plan to develop goals, objectives, and an operational plan with budgets and timelines to strengthen and grow the aquaculture industry in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB518/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=518&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671613,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Replaces representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB312/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=312&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671614,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Relating To Aquatic Nuisance Species.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and reflect the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB468/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=468&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1671616,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Relating To Agriculture Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to establish an agriculture education coordinator position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB310/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=310&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671617,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.","description":"Requires that new state facilities be designed to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires that 25% of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:05PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB346/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=346&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1671618,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB543/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=543&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671619,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Relating To The Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office of Wellness and Resilience to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the Malama Ohana Working Group in carrying out its duties. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025 and be dissolved upon the adjournment thereof. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB330/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=330&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671621,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Relating To Military Affairs.","description":"Relating To Military Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB564/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=564&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671622,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Increases the deadline for a county council to take action on an affordable housing project's application from forty-five days to an unspecified number of days after receipt of the proposed project's preliminary plans and specifications from the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB360/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=360&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671623,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Expands the definition of \"beer\" under the liquor regulatory laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB480/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=480&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671624,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Relating To Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Relating To Public Utilities Commission. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB529/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=529&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671626,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating To Courts.","description":"Relating To Courts. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB554/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=554&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671627,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Relating To Elections. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB556/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=556&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671628,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Relating To Judges For The District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB485/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=485&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671629,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Relating To The Green Jobs Youth Corps.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB361/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=361&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671630,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Relating To Unfunded Liabilities.","description":"Requires the state auditor to study the feasibility of providing health benefits to state and county employees using a self-insured model. Appropriates funds. Establishes the rate stabilization reserve fund. Caps employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. Provides for the use of portions of any other revenues collected on behalf of the public employer or held by the State to supplement deficient public employer contribution amounts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB343/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=343&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1671632,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Relating To Ornamental Ginger.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental ginger producers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 258, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB306/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=306&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671633,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB504/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=504&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671634,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Repeals the statutory requirement that no person be subject to trial and sentencing for an alleged offense unless upon indictment or information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB366/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=366&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671635,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Athletics.","description":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Athletics. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB550/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=550&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671637,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Clarifies that certain housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation on lands that are not within a Special Flood Hazard Area as identified on the current Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps shall be exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, and other certain standards, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 03/22/2075. (SD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB551/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=551&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671638,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors And Landscape Architects.","description":"Clarifies that the conviction of a crime by a person holding a license to practice professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture in the State, that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of the licensee constitutes a ground for disciplinary action by the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Allows the Board to suspend or revoke a convicted licensee's license or decline to reissue a license to a convicted licensee subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB320/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=320&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1671639,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB540/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=540&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671640,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Relating To Firearms. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB558/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=558&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671642,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 7/1/2023. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB482/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=482&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671643,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Relating To Child Abuse Reporting.","description":"Establishes that the exemption from mandatory reporting by members of the clergy does not apply when the clergy member believes that there exists a substantial risk that child abuse or neglect that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, manifesting exceptional depravity, may occur in the reasonably foreseeable future. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 080, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB350/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=350&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671644,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Relating To Ethics. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB557/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=557&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671645,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Relating To Labor.","description":"Relating To Labor. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB560/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=560&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671647,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Relating To Land.","description":"Relating To Land. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB569/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=569&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671648,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Allows the counties to establish, by ordinance, an opt-in program that allows an annual payment in lieu of real property taxes on the land or improvements thereon that are actively used to produce or store renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB348/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1671649,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Updates articles I through IV of the Uniform Probate Code to adjust for inflation, provide additional clarity, resolve issues that have arisen in probate practice, and address societal changes in familial relations. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Amato, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB383/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=383&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671650,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB506/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=506&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671652,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB553/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=553&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671653,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases the minimum penalty imposed upon homeowners, renters, and managers of real property when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allow others to unlawfully use aerial devices from their respective properties after 9:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB325/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=325&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1671654,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB308/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=308&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671655,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Requires sponsored captive insurance companies to maintain separate protected cells for separate participant contracts. Authorizes captive insurance companies to apply for an exemption from examination from the insurance commissioner; provided that certain conditions are met. Requires protected cells established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be approved by the insurance commissioner. Authorizes sponsored captive insurance companies to establish and maintain protected cells to insure risks of parties unaffiliated with a participant under certain circumstances. Requires a participant, through a sponsored captive insurance company, to insure only risks approved by the insurance commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB434/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=434&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671657,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories and post informational signs to explain health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions within the Department of Health. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB508/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=508&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671658,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Relating To Criminal Procedure.","description":"Relating To Criminal Procedure. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB555/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=555&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671659,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Exempts a public utility and water carrier from obtaining the required public utilities commission authorization when: disposing of a fully depreciated asset or property with a zero net book value, if the disposal is made to an unaffiliated entity and results in a zero or net reduction to the public utility's or water carrier's rate base; or donating a fully depreciated asset or property with zero net book value to a charitable or nonprofit organization. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 178, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB369/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=369&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671660,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to issue a decision within six months from the date that a public utility has filed a financial application request to enter into any stock, certificates, bonds, notes, and other indebtedness arrangements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB474/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=474&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671662,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports. Repeals standardized assessment requirements for students entering kindergarten. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB481/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=481&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1671663,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks.","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve species, their habitats, or resources as compensatory mitigation, or for past damages. Authorizes the department to contract with a third-party administrator for the operation of the conservation mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB328/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=328&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671664,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB519/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=519&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671665,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Relating To Penal Code.","description":"Relating To Penal Code. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB559/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671667,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Relating To The Uniform Probate Code.","description":"Updates articles I through IV of the Uniform Probate Code to adjust for inflation, provide additional clarity, resolve issues that have arisen in probate practice, and address societal changes in familial relations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 158, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB483/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=483&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671668,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB356/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=356&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671669,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Relating To Plastic Straws.","description":"Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB326/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=326&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671670,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Allows the use of the term \"All Hawaiian\" for hemp products in which one hundred per cent of the hemp is grown and processed in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 993).","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB516/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=516&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671672,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Relating To Brother Joseph Dutton Day.","description":"Designates April 27 of each year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 837).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB340/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=340&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1671673,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires associations to maintain and operate the property to ensure conformance with all laws, ordinances, and rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB376/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=376&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671674,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Relating To Vacant And Abandoned Residential Property.","description":"Requires the counties to establish expedited procedures to approve demolition permits for vacant residential properties. Allows the Department of Taxation to satisfy certain tax liens through the nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB494/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=494&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671675,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Relating To Human Services. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB546/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=546&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671677,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Relating To Public Works.","description":"Orders the person or firm found to be in violation of the state law governing wages and hours of employees on public works to be jointly and severally liable for the penalty, with the penalty increasing for repeat violations. Requires each notice of violation to contain the names of the person and the firm. Defines a \"person\" and \"firm\" for purposes of violations of the state law governing wages and hours of employees on public works, and related penalties and suspension. Requires the director of labor and industrial relations to suspend the person and firm under specified conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 051, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB435/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=435&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671678,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating To Telecommunications And Cable Industry Information Reporting.","description":"Repeals chapter 440J, HRS, relating to telecommunications and cable industry information reporting requirements for broadband service providers. Makes conforming amendments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 194, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB478/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=478&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671679,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Farm Succession Pilot Program under Leeward Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program and for the Department of Agriculture's Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB520/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=520&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671680,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB359/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=359&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671682,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Relating To Culture And The Arts.","description":"Relating To Culture And The Arts. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB566/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=566&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671683,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes qualifying patients and qualifying out-of-state patients to transport cannabis between islands of the State for personal medical use; provided that no individual or entity shall be required to violate federal law. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the interisland transport of controlled substances within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lamosao voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB465/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=465&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671684,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Relating To Rooftop Solar Installation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Hawaii state energy office to use moneys from the energy security special fund to administer variances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB327/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=327&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671685,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Relating To Energy. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB534/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=534&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671687,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB323/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=323&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1671688,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Relating To Interim Administrative Rules Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules exempt from the public hearing and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Requires that the interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB437/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=437&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671689,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Relating To Transportation. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB568/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=568&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671690,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Relating To Health. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB544/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=544&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671692,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a cultivation facility license that allows cultivators to grow cannabis for sale only to licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. Establishes requirements for license applications and qualifications for applicants and licensees. Limits the number of cannabis plants grown at each cultivation facility to one thousand. Authorizes the Department of Health to determine the number of cultivation licenses to be issued. Allows one cultivation license to be issued per tax map key number. Allows cultivation facilities to be established on lands zoned for certain uses. Requires the Office of Medical and Cannabis Control and Regulation to administer the licensure and regulation of cultivation facilities. Establishes requirements for cultivation facility operations, including plant tracking and testing. Establishes penalties for violations related to the unauthorized access of cultivation facilities and diversion of product. Requires the Department of Health to disclose certain information regarding cultivation facilities upon request of law enforcement. Subjects cultivation facilities to certain inspections, audits, and reporting requirements. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB451/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=451&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671693,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Exempts from the requirement that a water common carrier secure the prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to issue stocks and stock certificates and enter long-term leases of more than three years and leverage leases: (1) land leases from a governmental entity; provided that either the water common carrier or governmental entity provides a letter to the commission outlining terms of the lease agreement in a reasonable timeframe after the agreement is executed; and (2) leases of any equipment of which the annual cost of the lease is below a threshold as determined by the commission in the most recently approved rate case or other ratemaking proceeding. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB479/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=479&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671694,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Updates the Hawaii State Planning Act's economic agricultural objectives and policies and priority guidelines by removing references to the sugar and pineapple industries. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB305/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=305&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671695,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Relating To The Environment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB523/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=523&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671697,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Relating To Trespass.","description":"Clarifies that when trespass involves public land, all state and county law enforcement officers may enforce trespass laws, without regard to whether the land is owned by the State or by a county. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 228, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB364/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=364&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671698,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Inspections.","description":"For a period of 3 years, provides that no new vehicle needs a safety inspection until 3 years after the date the vehicle was first sold; provides that electric vehicles shall require a safety inspection every 24 months; and provides that electric vehicles participating in a road usage charge fee program shall pay a road usage charge fee based on a self-reported photo odometer reading. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2026. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB493/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=493&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671699,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Alzheimer's working group to create a public health campaign for awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB322/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=322&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1671700,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Expands the original jurisdiction of family court to include proceedings for declarations of emancipation of minors. Specifies the rights of an emancipated minor. Establishes procedures for the emancipation of minors. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 079, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB349/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=349&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671701,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Removes requirement that common water carriers receive permission from the public utilities commission prior to executing a long-term lease of more than three years or a leverage lease.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB372/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=372&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671703,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB505/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=505&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671704,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Relating To The Board Of Regents.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents to approve by majority vote any designee selected to serve or participate for the chairperson as a voting or nonvoting member of any legislatively established board, commission, working group, or task force. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Referred to HET, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB547/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=547&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671705,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Provides that reports required by the public utilities commission through an order and not required by statute expire one year after the issuance of the order. Allows continuation of the reporting requirement if a new order is issued and justification for the continuance is provided.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB475/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=475&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671706,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Relating To Special Management Areas.","description":"Expands exclusions from the definition of \"development\" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 229, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB365/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=365&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671708,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one fifty acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least seventy-five per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred per cent of the area median income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB469/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=469&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1671709,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB541/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=541&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671710,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating To Professional And Vocational Licensing.","description":"Reduces the period for which an application shall be considered abandoned from two years to one year. Specifies the conditions under which applications for licenses and examinations will be deemed abandoned. Provides that the one-year period after which an application is considered abandoned cannot be extended. Provides that a licensing authority shall not be required to act on any abandoned application and that the licensing authority may destroy abandoned applications. Clarifies that an application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application and that the applicant shall comply with any new licensing requirements in effect at the time of the new application.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 021, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB438/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=438&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671711,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB457/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=457&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671713,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.","description":"Requires owners of multiple parking facilities within any county of the State who aggregate the required parking spaces for electric vehicles to aggregate the spaces within that same county. Requires a parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging system and required to be accessible to remain accessible when aggregated. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB347/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=347&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1671714,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB528/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=528&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671715,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to issue a decision within six months from the date that a public utility or water carrier has filed a financial application request for commission authorization to issue stocks and stock certificates, bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB367/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=367&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671716,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Relating To Marijuana.","description":"Repeals criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB464/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=464&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671718,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Relating To An Office Of Administrative Hearings.","description":"Beginning 07/01/2024, establishes the office of administrative hearings to conduct contested case hearings in the department of budget and finance, department of land and natural resources, and department of taxation. Appropriates funds to establish the office of administrative hearings. Repeals 07/01/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB373/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=373&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671719,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Relating To Agriculture. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB522/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=522&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671720,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 017, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB487/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=487&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671721,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Relating To Public Employment. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB561/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=561&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671723,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Relating To The Research Corporation Of The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The Research Corporation Of The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB548/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=548&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671724,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Requires reports of official out-of-state and intrastate travel by state employees, officers, or other representatives of state departments or agencies, including the judiciary and University of Hawaii, to be made available for public review on the Comptroller's website. Creates an exception for sensitive personal information. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB576/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=576&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671725,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB552/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=552&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671726,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Relating To Climate Change Mitigation.","description":"Requires the department of health to establish a refrigerant management program to reduce emissions of high global warming potential refrigerants and any refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance from operation of stationary, commercial, and industrial refrigeration equipment responsible and adopt rules for the regulation of the use of such refrigerants. Requires the state building code council to establish codes and standards consistent with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons when updating the state building code. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB503/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=503&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671728,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program and shipping container inspection program special fund. Amends the definitions of \"aerial devices\" and \"fireworks\" within state fireworks law. Requires reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB498/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=498&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671729,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the Red Hill water contamination health impacts program within the Department of Health to track the long-term impacts of the 2021 petroleum release from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB319/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=319&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1671730,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Relating To Tourism. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB583/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=583&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671731,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Relating To County Police Departments.","description":"Clarifies when the identity of a police officer, who has been suspended or discharged following a misconduct incident, is to be disclosed in a county police department's annual report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB355/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=355&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671733,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes dispensaries to distribute medical cannabis propagules and cuttings. Authorizes only those persons who may cultivate medical cannabis to purchase the propagules and cuttings. Imposes quantity limits and quality requirements on medical cannabis propagules and cuttings. Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and manufactured cannabis products on or near the premises of dispensaries. Authorizes a non-registered qualifying patient to have immediate access to the medical use of cannabis for a period of one year from the date of the issuance of a medical provider's certification letter, given certain requirements. Provides senior citizens with greater access to the state medical cannabis program. Increases the number of medical cannabis dispensaries in the State by requiring the Department of Health to issue eight dispensary licenses to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries. Increases the number of medical cannabis dispensaries the Department of Health is authorized to issue in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/HWN/AEN, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB444/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=444&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671734,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on the premises of dispensaries subject to Administrative Rules adopted by the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB440/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=440&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671735,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist position and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB496/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671736,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Relating To Food Security.","description":"Appropriates funds for the purchase, storage, and operational costs of food distribution in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB461/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=461&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671738,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed while the person was a minor under the age of eighteen, or against the person's parent or guardian. Limits court ordered community service for minors to seventy-two hours. Repeals the statewide curfew for minors and certain penalties related to minors and dance halls. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB317/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1671739,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Relating To Consumer Protection. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB527/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=527&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671740,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Relating To Motorcycles.","description":"Authorizes operators of motorcycles to utilize the lane shoulders that are at least three-feet-wide with the concurrent use of emergency flashers on interstate highways as authorized by the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to create and implement traffic control devices to designate the lane shoulder for motorcycle use during peak traffic hours. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB517/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=517&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671741,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Relating To Government Operations.","description":"Relating To Government Operations. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB538/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=538&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671743,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating To Parentage.","description":"Enacts portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017 to replace the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973. Takes effect 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB484/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=484&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671744,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors And Landscape Architects.","description":"Clarifies that the conviction of a crime by a person holding a license to practice professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, or landscape architecture in the State, that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of the licensee constitutes a ground for disciplinary action by the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Allows the Board to suspend or revoke a convicted licensee's license or decline to reissue a license to a convicted licensee subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB499/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=499&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671745,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Expands the definition of \"beer\" under the liquor regulatory laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, including beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB374/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=374&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671746,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a Dam and Reservoir Working Group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM .","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB510/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=510&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671748,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Relating To Safe Routes To School.","description":"Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB316/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=316&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1671749,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Exempts development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise tax and school impact fee requirements. Makes permanent the school impact fee exemption and the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB448/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=448&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671750,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Relating To Housing. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB579/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=579&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671751,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB578/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=578&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671753,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to complete its review and issue a decision within nine months from the date that a public utility, other than an investor-owned electric utility company, files its completed application seeking approval for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and within twelve months from the date of the application for an investor-owned electric utility company. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB370/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=370&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671754,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-first Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB363/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=363&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671755,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires any reporting requirement established by the public utilities commission through an order and not by statute to expire one year after the issuance of the order. Allows continuation of the reporting requirement if a new order is issued and justification for the continuance is provided. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB368/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=368&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671756,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Exempts a public utility from the required public utilities commission authorization when disposing at a loss or donating a fully depreciated asset or property with a zero net book value that is no longer used or useful. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB476/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=476&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671758,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Relating To Property Development.","description":"Requires each county to adopt, no later than 6/30/2024, ordinances applicable to subdivisions not approved by 7/1/2024, requiring as a condition of approval, the subdivider or developer to obtain a street address and install a mailbox for lots, parcels, structures, or units of a structure within certain subdivisions before the sale or lease thereof. Requires condominium maps recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances or registered in the Land Court after 6/30/2024, to include a mailbox plan for the condominium property regime, showing the location of all mailboxes for all units in the regime. Requires, prior to the sale of residential real property, the disclosure as to the existence of a United States Postal Service deliverable mailbox for the property. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB463/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=463&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671759,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-ninth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-ninth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB336/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=336&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1671760,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program. Beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program as a separate line item within the Department's budget.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB515/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=515&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671761,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Requires the family court to amend its rules to require that service upon a party who is not a resident of or found within the island or circuit with jurisdiction over the proceeding may be effectuated by a declaration of the petitioner that states that the petitioner shall abide by the terms of the Hague Service Convention with respect to foreign service of process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB472/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=472&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1671763,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Relating To Deaths Within The Correctional System.","description":"Expands the scope of inmate deaths that are to reported to the Governor and Legislature. Requires reports to be published on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website. Requires reports on the cause of death and mandates public access to certain information within those reports. Takes effect on the effective date of section 353-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB456/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=456&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671764,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB549/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=549&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671765,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Relating To Judges For The District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB385/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=385&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671766,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and recommend amendments to the Department of Public Safety's operating budget request and any capital improvement project appropriation requests prior to each legislative session. Requires the Commission to inform the Legislature if its recommendations were not accepted. Requires the Commission to advise the Governor as to whether the Department of Public Safety's expenditure plan serves to fulfil the goal of the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and therapeutic model. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB454/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=454&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671768,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.","description":"Prohibits the assessment of any fines, fees, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed prior to the effective date of the Act. Requires the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB470/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=470&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1671769,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB338/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=338&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1671770,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Relating To Kalo Farming.","description":"Establishes a GET exemption for the gross proceeds from the sale of machinery, fuel, chemicals, seed, huli, animals, or feed to a qualified farmer and directly related to the qualified farmer's kalo farming operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB311/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=311&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671771,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Relating To Parkinson's Disease Research.","description":"Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health. Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database Advisory Committee. Requires the Department of Health to create and maintain a database and submit annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB447/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=447&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671772,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Relating To Capital Gains.","description":"Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25 per cent to 9 per cent. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations from 4 per cent to 5 per cent. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB337/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=337&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1671774,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Relating To Food Banks.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services to fund the purchase, storage, and transportation of food for distribution to the food banks in the State. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB314/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=314&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1671775,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings.","description":"Amends the definition of \"covered employer\" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB379/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=379&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671776,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Relating To Living Accommodations.","description":"Prohibits camping in public areas that are not designated as camping locations by the State or a county. Allows the court to order participation in homeless services in lieu of prosecution or sentencing. Requires the Governor to establish safe zones for homeless persons. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB471/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=471&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1671777,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Relating To The Oahu Community Correctional Center Site.","description":"Establishes the Oahu community correctional center site redevelopment working group to bring together state and county agencies, private entities, and the broader Kalihi community to examine how to best utilize the Oahu community correctional center site and the surrounding area after the correctional center is relocated to a new location and identify, work through, and recommend solutions to issues relating to the redevelopment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB453/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=453&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671779,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Relating To Temporary Restraining Orders.","description":"Authorizes the family courts to allow petitioners to attend TRO hearings remotely upon request. Requires the courts to consider certain factors. Requires the courts to allow petitioners who allege domestic abuse to attend TRO hearings remotely. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB352/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=352&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671780,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Relating To Police.","description":"Establishes a junior police pilot program at Farrington High School in coordination with the Honolulu Police Department. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB452/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=452&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671781,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Relating To Tourism. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB536/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=536&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671782,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Exempts small purchases of career and technical education equipment for the department of education from the electronic procurement system requirements. Adjusts the quotation requirements for the procurement of small purchases of career and technical education equipment for the department. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB335/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=335&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1671784,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures to influence the outcome of a state election. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB467/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=467&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671785,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes the offense of possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated as a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB331/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=331&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1671786,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Civil Service For Positions In The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Permanently exempts nine positions in the Department of Human Services from civil service. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 042, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB339/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=339&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1671787,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Relating To Mental Health At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB500/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=500&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671789,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Relating To Attachment And Execution.","description":"Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment and execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is less, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is less.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB462/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=462&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1671790,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to make every effort to complete its review for a merger, consolidation, acquisition, or other change of control and issue a decision within nine months or twelve months from the date of a completed application. Requires the public utilities commission to establish standards for deeming an application complete. Specifies the process for objections and amendments to submitted applications. Allows for waiver or extension of the applicable time period. Requires the public utilities commission to submit a report to the legislature if those timelines are not met. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB477/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=477&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671791,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Relating To Tobacco Sales.","description":"Repeals section 328J-11.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB324/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=324&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1671792,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Establishes a Substance Use Disorder Services Clinic Working Group to develop recommendations to balance the needs of persons receiving treatment for substance use disorders with the needs of public safety. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 830).","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB378/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=378&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671794,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Relating To The Safety Of Judiciary Personnel.","description":"Prohibits, in certain circumstances, the publication of the personal information of federal and state judges and other judicial staff whose duties put them at risk for acts of violence or threats. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB386/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=386&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671795,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB581/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=581&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671796,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an excise tax of 25 cents for e-liquid cartridges and fifteen per cent of the wholesale price of open system eliquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 7/1/2023. Defines and amends related terms. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB441/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=441&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671797,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Relating To Commercial Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits certain oversized commercial vehicles from driving in the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 238, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB497/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=497&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671799,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Amends the definition of \"preceptor\" and \"volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation\" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Includes the Director of Health as a member of the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB439/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=439&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671800,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Relating To Compensation.","description":"Requires each county to establish rates of compensation for members of certain qualifying county boards, commissions, authorities, and committees. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the county's compliance with this Act. Appropriates moneys to each county for the purpose of providing the compensation required by this Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB318/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=318&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1671801,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating To State Budget.","description":"Relating To State Budget. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB582/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=582&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671802,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB358/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=358&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671804,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Relating To Commerce. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB526/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=526&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671805,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Relating To Inmate Pay.","description":"Requires that inmates engaged in labor or in vocational training be paid no less than the state minimum wage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB502/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=502&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1671806,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Relating To Prescription Digital Therapeutics.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a pilot program to integrate prescription digital therapeutic products approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in outpatient treatment programs for persons with substance use disorder and persons with opioid use disorder in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB446/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=446&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671807,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB501/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=501&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1671809,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Relating To The Festival Of Pacific Arts.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the governor to plan and coordinate the festival of pacific arts and culture to be held in Honolulu from 6/6/2024 to 6/16/2024. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to submit, prior to the release of the funds appropriated by this Act, a report detailing how previous state funds that were appropriated for the festival were expended and, no later than twenty days prior to each regular session until the funds appropriated by this Act are fully expended or lapse, a report on the governor's festival expenses for the preceding year. Dissolves the commission on the 13th festival of pacific arts. Assigns to the governor the duties for planning and coordinating all state-sponsored and other celebration events staged for the festival of pacific arts and culture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB449/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=449&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671810,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Relating To Economic Development. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB533/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=533&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671811,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Relating To The Affordable Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB489/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=489&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1671812,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Relating To Pollution Abatement.","description":"Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Establishes and appropriates funds for an environmental health specialist position within the clean water branch of the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB445/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=445&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671814,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Relating To Public Employee Compensation.","description":"Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule. Provides that the predicted payroll schedule shall be subject to negotiation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","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) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB333/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=333&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1671815,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Repeals the cutoff date of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, that allowed the use of funds in the condominium education trust fund initially dedicated to support voluntary binding arbitration to be used for other educational purposes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB381/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=381&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671816,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Relating To Parentage.","description":"Enacts portions of the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017 to replace the Uniform Parentage Act of 1973. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB384/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=384&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671817,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Relating To Board Meetings.","description":"Requires boards to use interactive conference technology to remotely conduct public meetings in conjunction with in-person meetings that allow for public participation. Requires boards to archive certain recordings of meetings on their websites.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB450/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=450&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671819,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Establishes presidential preference primary elections conducted by the State. Allows political parties to limit participation in the presidential preference primary election selection of the party's candidates by voter party registration. Allows voters to change party registration on a presidential preference primary election ballot. Requires a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a presidential preference primary in Hawaii in lieu of a party caucus and make recommendations for the implementation of a presidential preference primary. Makes an appropriation to conduct the study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB342/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=342&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1671820,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Relating To Technology.","description":"Relating To Technology. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB562/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=562&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671821,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to support and expand the mental health technician certificate of competence program through the hiring of a mental health technician certificate of competence program coordinator, establishment of a scholarship program, and defrayal of any other necessary administrative costs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB436/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=436&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671822,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical aid in dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to five days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period, under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA , referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB442/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=442&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671824,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Relating To Government. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB577/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=577&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671825,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Relating To Education. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB575/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=575&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671826,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Transfers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB580/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=580&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671827,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Relating To The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB354/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=354&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1671829,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB570/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=570&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671830,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Relating To Tax Credits For Research Activities.","description":"Limits the tax credits for research activities each taxpayer may receive to $1,500,000 per taxable year. Requires that every qualified high technology business be registered to do business in the State and occupy a business location and address in the State where at least seventy-five per cent of the company's employees are located to be eligible to receive tax credits for research activities. Increases the amount of available certified credits from $5,000,000 per year to $15,000,000 per year. Extends the sunset date for tax credits for research activities from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB443/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=443&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1671831,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Relating To Charter Schools. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB530/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=530&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671832,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for owners of condominium units whose condominium association is increasing maintenance fees or imposing a special assessment to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system, to be applied to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB351/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=351&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1671834,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023 and ending 6/30/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 070, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB382/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=382&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671835,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Relating To Condominium Proxy Voting.","description":"Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole. Removes the authority of a board to use association funds to solicit proxies as part of the distribution of proxies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB377/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=377&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1671836,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Relating To Geothermal Royalties.","description":"Establishes the geothermal energy resources development special fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Redistributes geothermal royalties to the counties for specific purposes, geothermal energy resources development special fund, department of land and natural resources, and office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 888).","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB458/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=458&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1671837,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Relating To Flooding.","description":"Appropriates moneys as grants-in-aid to the several counties for the mitigation of flood risks on privately-owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys pursuant to the Act shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or the several counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB315/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=315&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1671839,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Relating To Libraries. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB532/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=532&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671840,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB542/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=542&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1671841,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Relating To Sea Level Rise Adaptation.","description":"Requires each executive branch department to: identify existing and planned facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards; assess options for mitigating the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned facilities; establish staff level points of contact to improve interagency coordination for sea level rise adaptation, flooding, and resilience; and submit annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB509/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=509&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671842,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to create a standard lease application and programmatic environmental impact statement to streamline the process for leasing government-owned Hawaiian fishponds. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB513/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=513&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1671843,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Allows the department of agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less, if the land covered by the lease is twenty-five acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 213, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB307/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=307&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1672711,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Requesting The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Increase The Monetary Compensation Received By Health Care Workers Whose Positions And Services Are Funded Under The Medicare Program.","description":"Requesting The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Increase The Monetary Compensation Received By Health Care Workers Whose Positions And Services Are Funded Under The Medicare Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR5/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1672905,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Licensure And Regulation Of Association Managers.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Licensure And Regulation Of Association Managers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-19","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR6/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=6&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1673093,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Provides police officers who become members of the ERS after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the ERS who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. Allows retired police officers hired after 6/30/01 to be treated as if employment began before 7/1/01 in order to maintain spousal health benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB387/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1673104,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes any person who has suffered harm because of a firearm industry member's violation of the standards of conduct to bring a civil action. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-26","last_action":"Act 028, 04/26/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB426/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=426&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673105,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Relating To American Sign Language.","description":"Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB610/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=610&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673111,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Relating To Appeals.","description":"Allows parties aggrieved by an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority to appeal to the intermediate appellate court within 90 days of issuance and service of the order fixing the minimum term of imprisonment. Establishes the standard of judicial review for an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB432/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=432&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673115,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Allows minors sixteen years of age or older and emancipated minors to petition for domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB448/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=448&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673122,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Relating To Social Work.","description":"Requires the department of public safety, or its successor agency, in collaboration with the department of human services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB467/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=467&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673127,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Makes the president of the University of Hawaii system and the superintendent of the department of education, or their designees, voting members of the stadium authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB412/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=412&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1673131,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Allows certain physician assistants to sign orders for respiratory therapy and plans of care. Expands the class of health care providers under whom respiratory therapists may practice respiratory care to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 102, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB599/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=599&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673138,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the department of human services, when determining income eligibility for child care subsidies, to consider special circumstances, such as the retroactive payment of workers' compensation or temporary disability insurance benefits, that cause the monthly gross income of a parent, guardian, or other responsible party to exceed the eligible monthly gross income. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB450/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=450&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673144,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Relating To Penal Code.","description":"Short form bill relating to the penal code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB437/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=437&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673151,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds for the manufacturing assistance program under the Hawaii technology development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB396/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=396&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673156,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Relating To Safe Neighborhoods.","description":"Allows a defendant who has been convicted of three misdemeanors in the Ewa Beach area, Kapolei area, or Waianae area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction during which the defendant shall be prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB619/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=619&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673166,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Relating To County Ordinances.","description":"Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB598/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=598&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673167,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires board of education approval prior to the termination of a complex area superintendent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB392/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=392&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673175,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating To A State Permitting Office.","description":"Establishes the State Permitting Office within the Department of Accounting and General Services to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB618/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=618&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673181,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a refundable job creation income tax credit for employers who increase the number of full-time employees in the State and make certain capital investment expenditures. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB398/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=398&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673184,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Relating To An Aloha Stadium Replacement.","description":"Prohibits the Director of Finance from issuing general obligation bonds to fund the design, development, or construction of a stadium facility that replaces Aloha Stadium. Prohibits any moneys in the Stadium Development Special Fund from funding the design, development, or construction of a stadium facility that replaces Aloha Stadium.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB624/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=624&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673192,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon sequestration income tax credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB389/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=389&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673200,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Relating To Breast Cancer Screening.","description":"Increases the categories of women required to be covered for mammogram screenings. Requires the existing health insurance mandate for coverage of low-dose mammography to include digital mammography and breast tomosynthesis. Defines \"digital breast tomosynthesis\". Requires health care providers to be reimbursed at rates accurately reflecting the resource costs specific to each service, including any increased resource cost after 1/1/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB600/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=600&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673205,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Relating To Noise.","description":"Requires the department of health to adopt rules by 6/30/2026 for amplified sound on public and private property where decibel weighted levels exceed current standards for zoning districts and residential properties where noise is excessive during certain times.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB590/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=590&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673211,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Establishes the operation of an illegal gambling business as a class C felony. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB591/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=591&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673215,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Increases the maximum fine for violating noisy muffler and exhaust system laws. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB586/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=586&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673221,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse.","description":"Repeals referral and reporting requirements for the Family Courts and the Department of Human Services that apply to cases in which a temporary restraining order is sought for alleged domestic abuse involving an incapacitated or minor family or household member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB447/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=447&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673229,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Amends the requirements for licenses to carry firearms concealed or unconcealed. Requires possession and display of a valid license when publicly carrying firearms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB427/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=427&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673234,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Relating To Housing Density.","description":"Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB416/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=416&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1673240,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires that a written disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates or identification tags for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal or the item does not qualify as an item for a service animal and that knowingly misrepresenting an emotional support animal may be a violation. Establishes penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB612/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=612&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1673249,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Relating To Excessive Noise.","description":"Requires and appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund for the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with counties having a population greater than 500,000, to develop and implement a pilot program to use noise detection traffic cameras to address excessive traffic noise in urban areas in each participating county. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 063, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB588/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=588&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673251,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Relating To Resident Tuition At The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to allow all Hawaii high school graduates to qualify for resident tuition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB414/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=414&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1673257,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Making An Appropriation To Implement The Recommendations Of The Task Force On Mobility Management, Established Pursuant To Act 214, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2013.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the task force on mobility management established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-28-23 11:25AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB415/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=415&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1673266,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Relating To Youth.","description":"Establishes the at-risk youth grant program within the office of youth services. Gives priority to programs that support youth from ethnic groups that are disproportionately represented in the State's correctional system, support rehabilitation, or meet needs identified by the office of youth services in consultation with the community. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB456/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=456&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673270,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Relating To Iolani Palace.","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":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB457/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=457&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1673276,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Relating To Access To Instructional Materials.","description":"Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard for the purposes of providing instructional materials to eligible students in a timely manner and requires the Department of Education to coordinate with the National Instructional Materials Access Center. Authorizes the Department to assist non-public elementary and secondary school and alternative educational program in obtaining accessible instructional materials. Requires all elementary schools, secondary schools, and alternative educational programs to provide eligible students with accessible instructional materials, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services at the same time print instructional materials are provided to other students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB607/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673285,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Requires the judiciary to establish a uniform procedure for adjusting payments and partner with other state agencies for ability to pay determinations. Sets the community service conversion rate for certain monetary penalties. Appropriates funds to develop a legal financial obligation calculator.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB393/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=393&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673289,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB444/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=444&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1673295,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB620/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=620&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673303,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Relating To Youth Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds and establishes one Pacific youth programs coordinator position within the Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB438/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=438&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673305,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates matching funds for the Department of Human Resources Development to retain the services of an online employment marketplace or networking platform to assist in recruiting employees for the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB413/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=413&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1673314,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to use Universal Service Fund moneys to provide free telecommunications access to certain information for individuals with print disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB611/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=611&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673318,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB420/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=420&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1673324,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB458/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=458&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1673331,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2026. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB606/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=606&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673333,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB425/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=425&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673343,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB421/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=421&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673349,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Relating To Incarcerated Individuals.","description":"Amends Act 125, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to extend the time to expend appropriations for the establishment of a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa Correctional Facility on Oahu and makes conforming amendments related to the establishment of the department of corrections and rehabilitation. Effective 6/29/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 133, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB451/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=451&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673354,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits state and county employees and officers from providing reproductive health care services patient information or expending state resources in furtherance of another state's investigation or proceeding that seeks to impose civil, criminal, or professional liability upon a person or entity related to reproductive health care services. Prohibits any person from being compelled to provide reproductive health care services patient information. Prohibits any persons from being disqualified from licensure or subject to discipline by a Hawaii board of professional licensure for providing reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB604/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=604&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673360,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Relating To Driver's Licenses.","description":"Changes from 2 to 4 years the period for renewal of driver's licenses for licensees over 80 years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB455/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=455&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673368,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires each public or public charter school to have staff trained in the administration of, and authorized to administer, epinephrine. Requires signs to be displayed in school buildings stating the symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper method for administering epinephrine. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB615/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=615&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673369,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB597/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=597&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673379,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Relating To Land Liability.","description":"Creates strict liability for an owner of land with a 20% or more slope for damage or injury to down-slope property and persons from falling rocks, debris, and landslides originating from the owner's property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB454/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=454&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673383,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Relating To The Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to meet with Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind stakeholders and members of the Hawaii deaf community regarding the development of a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB605/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=605&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673390,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Relating To Climate Equity.","description":"Appropriates funds for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds for the maintenance and updating of the data portal. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB441/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=441&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673397,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires certain information regarding cesspools on real property to be included in seller mandatory disclosures on real property transactions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB440/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=440&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673404,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Relating To Drug Paraphernalia.","description":"Repeals the prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia under the uniform controlled substances act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB431/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=431&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673409,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Relating To The Public Carrying Of Firearms.","description":"Provides that Hawaii is a \"constitutional carry\" state. Repeals the licensing procedure set forth in section 134-9, HRS, under which county police chiefs have the discretion to decide whether an applicant may receive a license to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a pistol or revolver and ammunition therefor. Authorizes a person who is a United States citizen aged 21 or older to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a firearm and ammunition therefor without any requirement to demonstrate a special need for self-defense, provided that certain other conditions are met. Repeals \"place to keep\" provisions of the HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB621/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673414,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for the Hawaii small business capital program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB397/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=397&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673423,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Relating To Child Protection.","description":"Establishes definitions of \"immediate harm\" and \"protective custody warrant\" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child who is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the department within twenty-four hours of assuming custody of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the department of human services to provide written notice to a parent of parental rights when conducting an investigation regarding a child who has been harmed or may be subject to imminent or threatened harm.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB449/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=449&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673424,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Appropriates funds for repairing warning sirens statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB418/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=418&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1673435,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Relating To Condominium Proxy Voting.","description":"Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole. Removes the authority of a board to use association funds to solicit proxies as part of the distribution of proxies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB584/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=584&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673441,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB401/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=401&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1673445,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Relating To The Department Of The Attorney General.","description":"Short form bill relating to the department of the attorney general.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB435/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=435&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673452,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB433/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=433&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673454,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Relating To Child Custody.","description":"Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on domestic violence issues every 3 years. Requires the Family Court to approve training courses and publish approved courses on the Judiciary website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB446/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=446&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673463,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB429/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=429&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673468,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Short form bill relating to the judiciary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB434/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=434&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673472,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Relating To Measurement Standards.","description":"Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the HDOA measurement standards branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB423/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=423&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1673479,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Relating To Motor Carrier Vehicles.","description":"Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB625/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=625&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673487,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB409/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=409&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1673492,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating To Legislative Access Through Remote Testimony.","description":"Requires each house of the Legislature to establish by its rules, procedures that enable the Legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines \"remote testimony\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB613/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=613&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673496,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Relating To Golf Carts.","description":"Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB417/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=417&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1673506,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits the public carry of firearms in sensitive places and upon private business establishment or charitable establishment premises, except under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB428/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=428&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673510,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB622/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=622&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673517,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of an unspecified amount per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB609/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=609&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673524,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care income tax credit for employers that pay for certain available child care services to their employees. Establishes an employer child care property income tax credit for the cost of child care property purchased or acquired by an employer and put into service for employer-provided child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB400/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=400&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673526,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Lowers the threshold for disclosure of campaign expenditures for noncandidate committees to $500. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 122, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB463/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=463&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1673534,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB404/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=404&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1673545,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Repeals the sunset date of Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, that allowed for voluntary binding arbitration for condominium related disputes and amended the conditions for mediation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB594/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=594&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673547,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the department of human services to develop an infant and toddler child care worker subsidy pilot program to assist in retaining qualified child care workers in licensed infant and toddler child care centers. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB391/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=391&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673553,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Allows employers to obtain a tax credit for offering positions to qualified interns in work-based learning programs that have been approved by the department of education or University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB399/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=399&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673561,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Relating To An Advisory Referendum On Cannabis In Hawaii.","description":"Requires an advisory referendum, or opinion poll, consisting of a question to be placed on the ballot for the general election of 2024 on whether the electorate wishes the State to legalize the sale and use of recreational cannabis in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB452/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=452&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673563,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Prohibits the possession and ownership of gambling machines larger than one cubic foot.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB459/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=459&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1673572,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Relating To Prescription Drugs.","description":"Requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug label information to individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading standard printed prescription drug container labels and inform the public that prescription drug label information is available in alternate accessible formats for individuals who have difficulty seeing or reading prescription drug container labels. Requires the Board of Pharmacy to adopt certain rules by December 31, 2023. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB608/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=608&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673580,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health and Oahu Regional Health Care System to develop a strategic plan for the utilization of all Oahu Regional Health Care System facilities and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Extends the deadline to assimilate the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home from the Department of Defense to the Oahu Regional Health Care System to 6/30/2024. Requires the Oahu Regional Health Care System and the Department of Defense to provide a joint progress report to the Legislature regarding construction of, and the hiring of an operator for, the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home. Appropriates funds for the capital improvement project to construct a transitional treatment and housing facility on the Leahi Hospital campus. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-28-23 3:00PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB406/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=406&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1673583,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows students who experienced educational disruption to graduate high school through enrollment in an accepted alternative education program and participation in certain activities approved by the department of education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB603/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=603&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673587,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires associations to maintain and operate the property to ensure conformance with all laws, ordinances, and rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB593/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673594,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits concealed firearms in certain sensitive locations. Requires the department of the attorney general to publish an annual report on licenses to carry. Amends requirements for firearm permitting and licenses to carry firearms. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB430/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=430&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673601,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Relating To Residential Photovoltaic Energy Generating Systems.","description":"Requires the counties to exempt from county permitting requirements the installation of off-grid residential photovoltaic energy generating systems on the rooftops of residential properties, under certain circumstances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB419/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=419&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1673608,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB410/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=410&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1673611,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform, and report the results of certain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988-waived tests. Specifies educational and permitting requirements for the ordering, performance, and reporting the results of certain CLIA-waived tests. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 103, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB602/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=602&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673618,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Tires.","description":"Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to TCA, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB626/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673626,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Increases the fines for violating provisions relating to the installation of noisy exhaust pipes and mufflers. Authorizes police officers to conduct examinations and inspections if the officer has probable cause to believe that a vehicle's excessively noisy muffler is evidence of a violation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB587/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=587&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673629,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.","description":"Provides scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii promise program. Effective 6/30/3000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB390/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=390&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673635,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires certain patients subject to emergency hospitalization to be assessed to determine whether a surrogate or guardian is needed to make appropriate health care decisions for the patient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB592/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=592&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673644,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Relating To Albizia.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-01-23 10:00AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB466/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1673646,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements and awarding grants from the visitor green fee special fund for the protection, restoration, enhancement, care, and increased resilience of Hawaii's natural and outdoor recreational resources. Appropriates fund for the establishment of the environmental legacy commission and a strategic plan. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the progress of the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB442/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=442&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673658,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Relating To Waiahole Valley.","description":"Requires Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to offer 5-year lease extensions to Waiahole Valley lessee at the current terms. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report regarding whether a different entity should manage Waiahole Valley.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB465/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=465&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1673662,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds For Not-for-profit Corporations That Provide Health Care Facilities To The General Public.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB601/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=601&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673665,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB408/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=408&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1673672,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB407/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=407&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1673681,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Flag.","description":"Requires all United States military reservations and military training facilities in the State to display the Hawaiian flag.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HWN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB617/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=617&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673682,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Establishes the small boat harbor advisory board to advise DLNR on the repair and maintenance of small boat harbor facilities and related waterways under DLNR's jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB422/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=422&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1673693,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Relating To State Law.","description":"Short form bill relating to state law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB436/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=436&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673697,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Relating To An Office Of Administrative Hearings.","description":"Beginning 07/01/2024, establishes the office of administrative hearings to conduct contested case hearings in the department of budget and finance, department of land and natural resources, and department of taxation. Appropriates funds to establish the office of administrative hearings. Repeals 07/01/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB424/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=424&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673701,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB405/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=405&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1673710,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB403/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1673712,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for the executive office on aging to create an Alzheimer's disease public health campaign.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB595/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=595&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673723,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating To The Neighbor Islands Blind And Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program.","description":"Require the Department of Human Services to: establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program that supplements existing statewide services by providing training and other services to neighbor island residents who are blind or visually impaired; establish a Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program Working group and submit a pilot program implementation plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024; and submit a report on the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program to the legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB614/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673727,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Relating To Assistance For Persons Completing A Term Of Imprisonment.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 4-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of 1 or more children under the age of 18. Requires a voucher recipient to be employed at least 20 hours per week or be employed and attend an educational program for a combined total of at least 20 hours per week. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CMV/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB453/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=453&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673732,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Relating To Child Support.","description":"Requires the departments of the attorney general and human services to convene a working group to examine issues related to allowing child support payments to pass through to recipients of temporary assistance for needy families program funds and submit a joint report to the 2025 legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB445/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=445&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1673739,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Relating To The Festival Of Pacific Arts.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Commission on the Thirteenth Festival of Pacific Arts to plan for the Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in Honolulu from June 6 to June 16, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB394/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673746,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Relating To Magnet Schools.","description":"Establishes a five-year magnet school pilot program at Waiahole and Kaaawa elementary schools. Establishes eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB464/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1673749,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings.","description":"Amends the definition of \"covered employer\" in the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB596/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=596&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673756,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Relating To Noise Control.","description":"Makes unlawful for any person to play, use, operate, or otherwise permit a sound amplifier that creates a noise disturbance within thirty feet of a hotel, detached dwelling, or multi-family dwelling in Waikiki between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Establishes civil fines and criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB589/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=589&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673764,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds for the small business innovation research program under the Hawaii technology development corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB395/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=395&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673766,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to establish a healthy soils program, which includes a healthy soil assessment and education program and health soil grants program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB443/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=443&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1673777,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Procedures To Elect Legislators.","description":"Provides that in a primary election for a legislative seat, the 2 candidates who receive the highest number of votes, regardless of political party, shall be the only two candidates to advance to a general election; provided that when a candidate receives a majority of votes in a primary election, the candidate shall be deemed elected to that seat at the primary election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB411/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=411&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1673782,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Relating To Immigrant Services.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an immigrant services and access unit within the office of community services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB439/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=439&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673786,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard. Requires the Department of Education to obtain instructional materials in accessible formats for eligible students. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 254, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB388/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=388&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673791,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Relating To Public Transportation.","description":"Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM .","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB616/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673798,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Relating To Legislative Management.","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB402/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1673803,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Relating To Energy Assistance.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii low-income home energy assistance program within the Department of Human Services to assist low-income households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to assess ratepayers a percentage fee to fund the program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB623/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=623&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1673809,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits a condominium board from expending association funds in an amount of $10,000 or greater without first obtaining approval from the association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB585/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=585&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673819,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Relating To Permitted Interactions.","description":"Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB563/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=563&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1673820,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Health Care Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine, subject to a matching funds requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB689/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=689&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673821,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Relating To Contractors.","description":"Defines \"incidental and supplemental work\" for purposes of specialty contractors under the contractors law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB558/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=558&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673822,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.","description":"Extends the State's energy-efficiency portfolio standards from 2030 to 2045. Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish interim goals. Clarifies that certain demand response programs and related activities count toward the portfolio standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB683/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=683&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673823,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Relating To Sustainable Schools.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish long-term targets to locally source sixty per cent of school meals and zero-emission vehicle goals as part of the Sustainable Schools Initiative. Requires an annual report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB654/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=654&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673824,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well being of all infants born alive in the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable lifesaving and life sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Establishes civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB510/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=510&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1673825,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB520/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=520&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673826,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct an assessment on the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for care provided by a participating registered pharmacist practicing within the scope of the pharmacist's license. Requires a report to the legislature before the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB693/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=693&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1673827,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the school facilities authority to conduct a feasibility study for the development of teacher and workforce housing at the Queen Liliuokalani elementary school property. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds for the feasibility study. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB497/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=497&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1673828,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Relating To Grants For Entrepreneurs.","description":"Establishes an entrepreneurship grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to assist entrepreneurs with new businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB512/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=512&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1673829,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that a recount of all ballots cast for any election shall occur if the official tabulation of all of the returns for that office or ballot question reveals that there is a difference equal to or less than one hundred votes, one-quarter of one per cent of the total number of ballots cast for the contest, or the margin of error for the tabulation method utilized, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB688/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=688&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673830,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB656/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=656&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1673831,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the state earned income tax credit from twenty to twenty-five percent of the federal earned income tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB492/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=492&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673832,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Relating To Regulation Of Importation.","description":"Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically prior to the debarkation of passengers or baggage. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB544/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=544&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1673833,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Relating To Fentanyl Test Strips.","description":"Excludes from the definition of \"drug paraphernalia\", testing products utilized in determining whether a controlled substance contains chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds in quantities that can cause physical harm or death, including but not limited to fentanyl test strips. Defines \"fentanyl test strip\". (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB573/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=573&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1673834,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds for the incentive program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB675/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=675&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673835,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Repeals the administrative assistant position within the Department of Human Resources Development. Reassigns the responsibilities of the administrative assistant to the Director of Human Resources Development. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 151, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB726/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=726&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673836,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Relating To Small Business Loans.","description":"Creates the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program to be administered by the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in coordination with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective January 6, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB706/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=706&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673837,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"Relating To Incarcerated Women.","description":"Appropriates moneys for an education and reentry program for incarcerated women. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB710/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=710&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673838,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Relating To Early Learning Accreditation.","description":"Establish within the Department of Human Services' Child Care Assistance Program, a Child Care Accreditation Program to support licensed or registered child care providers to obtain accreditation from a national early learning accrediting organization. Extends the deadline by which unaccredited service providers of the Preschool Open Doors Program must commence the accreditation process and obtain accreditation. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB583/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1673839,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Relating To Real Estate Purchase By Foreign Entities.","description":"Prohibits the transfer of real estate located in Hawaii to the Chinese Communist Party, members of the Chinese Communist Party, or other hostile foreign entities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB505/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=505&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1673840,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Relating To Dentists And Dental Hygienists.","description":"Adds \"community health center\" to the list of eligible organizations at which those with a community service license may practice. Allows dental hygiene and dental college graduates who have graduated from educational programs recognized by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation to apply for temporary or community service licenses. Expands eligibility for a community service license to practice dentistry to those candidates who have passed the Integrated National Board Dental Examination within five years of the date of request. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB519/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=519&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673841,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB499/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=499&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1673842,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Relating To Parental Parity.","description":"Requires the court to consider frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact with each parent when awarding custody of a minor child, unless the court finds that one or both parents are unable to act in the best interests of the child, and to make certain findings in the custody order. Requires the court to consider any necessary reduction in employment due to the needs of a dependent child and wasting of assets when ordering spousal support and maintenance. Establishes that in the division and distribution of property as a result of a divorce, any value given for a joint investment or asset is presumed to be a joint gift except for inheritance assets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB721/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=721&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673843,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates moneys to establish an unspecified number of fulltime equivalent information technology specialist positions within the Department of Human Resources Development and upgrade information technology systems within the Department of Human Resources Development, including network upgrades; purchase and install desktop computers, workstations, and laptops; and train personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB564/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=564&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1673844,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Exempts certain projects for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes. Makes permanent the exemption of certain housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fee requirements. Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. Makes permanent the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB567/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=567&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673845,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB630/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673846,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Relating To Prescriptive Authority For Clinical Psychologists.","description":"Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2025. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the Board of Psychology to implement prescriptive authority privilege for certain clinical psychologists. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB677/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=677&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673847,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Removes the ability of the governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 983).","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB522/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=522&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673848,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Relating To The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"Increases the percentage of the Land Conservation Fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the Land Conservation Fund. Appropriates funds from the Land Conservation Fund for the resource land acquisition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB590/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=590&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673849,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Related To Recycling.","description":"Amends the definition of \"electronic device\" to clarify the scope of devices covered under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB595/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=595&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673850,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Relating To Noise.","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":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB628/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=628&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673851,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Relating To Campus Safety.","description":"Requires that the University of Hawaii ensure that any individual who participates in implementing the University's disciplinary process has training or experience in handling sexual misconduct complaints and the University's disciplinary process. Requires that the University provide mandatory annual trauma-informed, gender-inclusive, LGBTQ+-inclusive sexual misconduct primary prevention and awareness programming for students and employees of the University. Prohibits the University from taking certain disciplinary action against individuals reporting sexual misconduct unless certain exceptions apply. Establishes positions and appropriates funds. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 076, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB554/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=554&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673852,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Allows the department of agriculture to extend the agricultural park lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of 15 years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is 25 acres or less, located in a county with a population of less than 500,000, and in active agricultural production.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB695/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1673853,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Relating To Interim Administrative Rules Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, HRS, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Limits effective time period of the interim rules to not more than eighteen months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB568/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=568&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673854,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Relating To Family Leave.","description":"Provides employed individuals with up to 8 weeks of paid family leave during the 1st year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and 8 weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member having a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Specifies that private employers having fewer than 200 employees shall not be required to provide family leave and family leave benefits. Repeals chapter 398, HRS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Sections 1-28 effective 7/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB490/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=490&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673855,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Relating To Computer Science Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to work with the Department of Education to conduct an analysis on the necessary timeline and appropriate process for making computer science a graduation requirement by no later than the 2030-2031 school year. Requires the Board of Education to determine whether making computer science a graduation requirement would be in the best interests of public school students and the public. Requires the Board of Education to make a determination on how students could be allowed to complete computer science courses as a substitute for core academic courses to satisfy graduation credit requirements, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 174, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB503/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=503&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673856,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a Visitor Green Fee Program to collect fees from nonresidents via a license to use state natural and cultural resources, to be used for the protection, restoration, and care of Hawaii's natural, cultural, and outdoor recreational resources and build the resilience of these resources against the impacts of climate change and local threats. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy commission to rank project applications and make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources concerning the allocation of Visitor Green Fee Program Funds. Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Legacy Special Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB636/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=636&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673857,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Relating To Efficiency Standards.","description":"Allows the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office to enforce minimum efficiency standards and adopt or amend efficiency standards. Sets minimum efficiency standards for portable electric spas, residential ventilating fans, toilets, urinals, and water coolers. Allows manufacturers to utilize the Home Ventilating Institute's certified products directory certification program to meet certain standards. Effective 6/30/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 224, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB691/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=691&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673858,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Relating To Utilities.","description":"Short form bill relating to utilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB530/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=530&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673859,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Relating To Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the department of human services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the department of health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB714/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=714&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673860,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Healthy Soils Program within the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB660/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=660&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673861,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Establishes the Art in Private Places Pilot Program and Special Account. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include administration of the pilot program. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB475/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=475&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673862,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Relating To The State Of Hawaii Museum Of Natural And Cultural History.","description":"Appropriates federal funds to sustain and support the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB474/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=474&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673863,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"Relating To An Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Appropriates funds to the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the establishment, implementation, and administration of the wind resistance retrofit tax credit program. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 1/1/2029. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB709/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=709&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673864,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to perform historic preservation reviews of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB569/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=569&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673865,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements and awarding grants from the visitor green fee special fund for the protection, restoration, enhancement, care, and increased resilience of Hawaii's natural and outdoor recreational resources. Appropriates fund for the establishment of the environmental legacy commission and a strategic plan. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the progress of the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB658/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=658&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673866,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Specifies the membership and qualifications for membership of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 139, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB478/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=478&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673867,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB562/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=562&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1673868,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Relating To Teleworking.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the department of human resources development to submit an annual report to the legislature on the telework policies of the executive branch. Establishes requirements for a pilot telework monitoring system to assess the productivity of telework employees. Appropriates funds for the annual report, pilot telework monitoring system, positions to manage the pilot telework monitoring system, and manager training. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB725/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=725&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673869,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Relating To Victim-counselor Privilege.","description":"Expands the victim-counselor privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Increases the minimum number of hours of training a domestic violence victims' counselor must complete to be considered a victim counselor. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 084, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB580/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=580&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1673870,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Relating To State Capitol Tours.","description":"Establishes a state capitol tours program within the office of the governor. Establishes two full-time equivalent positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB699/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=699&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673871,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Relating To Marriage.","description":"Provides for the replacement of certificates of marriage for individuals who have changed their gender, sex, and, if applicable, name. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 179, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB485/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=485&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1673872,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Requires contracts entered into by the Hawaii Tourism Authority for management of the Hawaii Convention Center facility to include marketing for all uses of the facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 at 4:45 PM; Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB629/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=629&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673873,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Relating To Parental Rights.","description":"Establishes the Parental Rights Protection Act, which makes the liberty of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of a parent's child a fundamental right. Prohibits the State, counties, or any political subdivision thereof from infringing on the fundamental right without demonstrating a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB642/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=642&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673874,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Health.","description":"Creates an office of Native Hawaiian health within the department of health. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB570/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=570&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673875,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB685/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=685&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673876,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Requires the board of education to invite the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) (teachers and other personnel of the department of education) to appoint a nonvoting public school teacher representative to the board and the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (6) (educational officers) to appoint a nonvoting public school administrator representative to the board. Establishes a recusal process for these representatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB556/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=556&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673877,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Relating To Early Child Care.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement a two-year Infant and Toddler Child Care Worker Subsidy Pilot Program to retain the existing early child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care center settings. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB547/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=547&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1673878,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Relating To Compensation Benefits.","description":"Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB697/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=697&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1673879,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Relating To Animal Fur Products.","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB682/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673880,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to update the State Health Functional Plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB686/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673881,"bill_number":"SB717","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Expands the definition of \"beer\" under the liquor tax laws and liquor laws to mean any alcoholic beverage containing no less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 888).","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB717/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=717&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673882,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB670/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=670&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673883,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Appropriates funds out of the works of art special fund to the state foundation on culture and the arts for the integration of works of art projects into several state capital improvement projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB472/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=472&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673884,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Relating To Oral Health.","description":"Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve oral health infrastructure in Hawaii. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB679/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=679&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673885,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Specifies that the registration fee for mopeds shall not exceed $100 per year, as determined by the counties' director of finance. Specifies that the issuance fee for a tag or emblem shall be no more than $20.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB574/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=574&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1673886,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Establishes a terminally ill qualifying patient medical cannabis use working group to study the feasibility of the medical use of cannabis by terminally ill qualifying patients in health care facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lamosao voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB673/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=673&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673887,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB690/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=690&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673888,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Relating To Administrative Rulemaking.","description":"Requires that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of an administrative rule, electronic notice of the proposed rulemaking be provided to all persons who have made a timely written request to, and provided a valid working email address to, the adopting agency for advance notice of its rulemaking proceedings. Requires that alterations to administrative rules be displayed in Ramseyer format and the full text of rules be made available in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB572/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=572&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1673889,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Includes any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher, excluding antique pistols and revolvers, and muzzleloaders in the list of prohibited weapons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB560/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=560&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1673890,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certification to qualifying patients for the medical use of cannabis. Clarifies provisions regarding the establishment of bona fide physician-patient, naturopathic physician-patient, and advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationships via telehealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB516/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=516&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673891,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Relating To The Fuel Tank Advisory Committee.","description":"Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold no fewer than one regular meeting in each quarter of a calendar year. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:35PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB546/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=546&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1673892,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB704/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=704&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673893,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Specifies that a prohibition on the increase of prices of essential commodities during a state of emergency expires 72 hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental declaration, unless the governor or mayor specifically includes within a proclamation the commodities that are subject to the declaration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB523/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=523&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673894,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"Establishes the statewide human trafficking prevention program within the department of the attorney general to provide services and assistance to victims of human trafficking and victims of the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Requires reports to the legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 083, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB579/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=579&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1673895,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in grades kindergarten through twelve. Requires students in grades nine through twelve to complete a one-half credit in financial literacy before graduation. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers who are teaching financial literacy courses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB702/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=702&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673896,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to DOE to promote surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB500/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=500&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1673897,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish reliability standards and interconnection requirements for certain renewable energy projects; provided that any costs for changes in reliability standards or interconnection requirements shall not be the responsibility of the interconnection customer after the interconnection customer's power purchase agreement has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to distinguish between interconnection facilities and utility network upgrades; ensure that the cost of interconnection facilities is the responsibility of the interconnection customer; and ensure that the cost of utility network upgrades is the sole responsibility of the transmission provider. Establishes a timeline and requirements for interconnection procedures to be established by the Public Utilities Commission for certain utility-scale renewable energy projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB588/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=588&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673898,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"Relating To Public Employees.","description":"Clarifies teachers and other personnel of state public charter schools are members of the same collective bargaining unit as their Department of Education counterparts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB718/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=718&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673899,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the Honolulu Museum of Art.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB477/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=477&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673900,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB723/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=723&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673901,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB513/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=513&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1673902,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Subjects organizations that receive motor vehicles as charitable donations to the rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of transferees of the motor vehicle title or interest. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 060, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB494/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=494&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673903,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB479/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=479&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1673904,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Relating To Mental Health Licensing.","description":"Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least four hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. Requires psychologists seeking renewal of their license in the State without full compliance with the continuing education requirement to have completed at least seven hours of continuing education in the next licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB484/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=484&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673905,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.","description":"Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated, including an otherwise timebarred action. Authorizes a court to require personnel of legal entities to undergo training on traumainformed response. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB582/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=582&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1673906,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Relating To Agricultural Park Leases.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to extend the lease of any lessee who holds a lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less; provided that the land covered by the lease is twenty-five acres or less and located in a county with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB647/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=647&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673907,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Relating To Single-use Plastics.","description":"Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB659/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=659&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673908,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the adjusted gross income brackets and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB493/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=493&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673909,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Requires the Judiciary to develop and implement an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message and electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB586/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=586&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673910,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Relating To Telephonic Services.","description":"Conforms existing Medicaid requirements to health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover services provided through telehealth, including by way of an interactive telecommunications system. Defines \"interactive telecommunications system\" to match the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Shimabukuro, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Moriwaki.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB684/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673911,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to mitigate and control infestations of the two-lined spittlebug, undertake recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug, and establish a five-year pilot program to mitigate and control the significant increase in the population of feral chickens and pigs throughout the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB652/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=652&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673912,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a task force to create a master plan for agricultural facilities at ports of transportation for the purpose of moving commodities to market.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB698/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=698&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1673913,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Relating To A Leave Grant Program.","description":"Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on a leave grant pilot program to help small businesses offer their employees paid family leave and paid sick leave. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB491/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=491&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673914,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Honalo Marshalling Yard.","description":"Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB662/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=662&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673915,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Relating To Human Trafficking.","description":"Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. Revises the purpose of the fund to provide direct financial assistance to victims of trafficking. Requires the department of human services, rather than the department of labor and industrial relations, to administer the fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB552/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=552&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673916,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Relating To Child Custody.","description":"Requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on the dynamics of domestic violence every three years. Requires individuals to submit a letter or certificate of completion to the family court. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 085, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB581/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=581&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673917,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Relating To Residential Real Property.","description":"Establishes penalties for failure to remediate violations, including fines and, under circumstances, foreclosure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB538/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=538&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1673918,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Relating To Hotel Workers.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a program to provide grants to match funds for hotel employees to buy hotels and establish employee-owned hotel cooperatives. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB604/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=604&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673919,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB701/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=701&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673920,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB665/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=665&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1673921,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2024, subjects all electric vehicles to a state mileage-based road usage fee instead of paying a registration surcharge. Requires a vehicle inspection certificate to state the odometer reading of the vehicle. Clarifies that the type of fuel required on applications for vehicle registration includes batteries or electricity. Requires the department of transportation to develop a long-term mileage-based usage fee implementation plan for all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks by 2033. Requires the department of transportation to seek federal funding. Appropriates American Rescue Plan Act funds for the state mileage-based road usage fee program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB501/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=501&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1673922,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Amends the definition of \"hemp product\" to exclude delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Prohibits the sale of food products and hemp products that contain delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Allows the sale of food products infused with cannabinoid, hemp extract, hemp derivatives, or other hemp products. Allows the sale of hemp leaves and hemp floral material. Requires the identity statement used for labeling or advertising of hemp products to clearly identify the hemp's place of origin. Effective 6/29/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB651/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=651&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673923,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeal language that gives the Director of Finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund if the Director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE Program Manager. Authorize the Director of Finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners . Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB672/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=672&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673924,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.","description":"Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB548/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=548&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1673925,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires the department of education and public charter schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB540/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=540&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1673926,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Relating To The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe island reserve commission. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB571/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=571&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1673927,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Relating To Gasoline-powered Leaf Blowers.","description":"Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use district. Applies the existing time-of-use restrictions on leaf blowers to non-gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB575/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=575&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1673928,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the department of human services to develop a preschool child care worker subsidy pilot program to assist in retaining qualified child care workers in licensed child care facilities for preschool children aged two through five. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB504/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=504&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673929,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Relating To Health Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health data exchange framework. Establishes a working group to assist the department of health on legislation developing and implementing the framework. Requires certain health care organizations to execute a health data sharing agreement by 9/1/2032. Establishes deadlines for certain entities to begin sharing health information. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB517/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=517&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673930,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Relating To Gender Parity In Programs For Incarcerated Women.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice as a grant to conduct a study of all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB711/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=711&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673931,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to hire school-based youth mental health specialists for department of education schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB603/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=603&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673932,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB555/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=555&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673933,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Relating To The Physical Therapy Compact.","description":"Adopts the physical therapy compact effective 7/1/3025. Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Requires applicants for physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure to submit a full set of electronic fingerprints for criminal history record checks and authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct these criminal history record checks. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB668/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=668&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673934,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Relating To Occupational Licensure.","description":"Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a practice privilege to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the board of public accountancy. Sunsets on 6/30/2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB727/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=727&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1673935,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Amends the definition of \"imminent harm\" for the purposes of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer assuming protective custody without a court order of a child to provide to the Department of Human Services a written report detailing the officer's observations justifying the immediate removal of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice to a child's parent of the parent's rights when conducting certain investigations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB638/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=638&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673936,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Authorizes wages of other employees in comparable employment to be considered when computing the average weekly wages of an injured public board member, reserve police officer, police chaplain, reserve public safety law enforcement officer, sheriffs' chaplain, volunteer firefighter, volunteer boating enforcement officer, or volunteer conservation and resources enforcement officer. Clarifies computation of average weekly wages of an injured volunteer firefighter for workers' compensation benefits purposes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 195, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB696/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=696&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1673937,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Specifies that a certificate of inspection shall be issued if a vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Requires rules regarding safety check inspections to ensure that a motorcycle, moped, or motor vehicle is not equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Suspends, revokes, or refuses renewal of a permit for an official inspection station upon a third or subsequent wilful violation of any rule regarding inspecting a noisy muffler or exhaust system. Makes violating the noisy muffler laws a petty misdemeanor. Includes repairing or installing a noisy muffler or exhaust system as a prohibited practice for motor vehicle repair regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB468/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=468&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673938,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to appoint independent counsel in certain circumstances. Requires the Department to amend its administrative rules accordingly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB598/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=598&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673939,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse if the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Prohibits a mediator from engaging in mediation where there are allegations of domestic abuse unless certain requisites are met. Prohibits a court from requiring mediation in paternity proceedings if there is a temporary restraining order or a protective order in effect and the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Allows the court to order mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse but there is no temporary restraining order or no protective order, under certain circumstances. Replaces the term \"family violence\" with \"domestic abuse\" in section 58041.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB618/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=618&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1673940,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Relating To State Self-insurance Against Property And Casualty Risks.","description":"Establishes the State Self-Insurance Against Property and Casualty Risks Special Fund to be administered by the Comptroller to make it easier for the State to self-insure or utilize a captive insurer to mitigate against property and casualty risks. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB565/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=565&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1673941,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Relating To Packaging Waste.","description":"Requires the Department of Health, with assistance from each county, to develop a statewide needs assessment to determine resources necessary to reduce packaging waste by seventy per cent from the baseline amount. Requires the Department of Health to establish an advisory council by 1/1/2024 to advise the Department on how to structure a producer-funded packaging waste reduction and reuse program. Requires the Department of Health to: (1) develop a packaging waste reduction and reuse program by December 31, 2025, and (2) publish and implement a packaging waste reduction and reuse plan, beginning July 1, 2026. Establishes the Packaging Waste Special Fund. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB649/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=649&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673942,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Relating To Nonprofit Organizations.","description":"Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 6/30/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2028. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB667/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=667&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673943,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Small Business Innovation Research Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB703/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=703&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673944,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Establishes a trauma-informed certification program at the Windward Community College campus of the University of Hawaii for adult corrections officers. Requires the curriculum to include a level I trauma-informed care course designed for adult corrections officers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 078, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB712/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=712&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673945,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB524/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=524&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673946,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Relating To Fentanyl.","description":"Establishes the offense of Fentanyl Possession as a Class A felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB506/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=506&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1673947,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support wide-ranging initiatives for student success. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB692/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1673948,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Relating To Social Media.","description":"Prohibits the downloading or use of social media application TikTok on government-issued devices capable of internet connectivity, or on government internet networks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB460/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=460&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1673949,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Requires persons applying to register as hemp processors to include with their application form documentation that the processing does not include heat or volatile compounds or gases under pressure, such as cold-water extraction and is exempt from certain building permit and building code requirements, or documentation that the planned hemp processing operation is in a food hub or agricultural park. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 993).","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB637/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=637&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673950,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the development of a statewide beach assessment study and a beach and shoreline restoration and conservation plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB589/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=589&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673951,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Relating To Excessive Noise.","description":"Appropriates funds for the department of transportation to develop, in conjunction with the appropriate counties, a pilot program to use noise detection traffic cameras to address excessive traffic noise in urban areas in counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires report to the legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB471/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=471&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673952,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Relating To Regulated Industries.","description":"Short form bill relating to regulated industries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB528/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=528&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673953,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Establishes a two-year infant and toddler child care contracted slots pilot program to develop and implement procedures to subsidize child care slots in licensed infant and toddler child care settings. Requires reports to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB502/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=502&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1673954,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Relating To Vehicle Safety.","description":"Requires proper head lamp specifications for vehicle safety inspections. Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its administrative rules to allow motor vehicle owners whose motor vehicle registration and safety inspection are both expired to obtain a motor vehicle safety inspection without evidence of a motor vehicle's registration before registering the motor vehicle. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 144, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB541/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=541&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1673955,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Relating To Medical Care For Minors.","description":"Authorizes licensed osteopathic physicians and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advance practice registered nurses, to provide minor-initiated medical care and services. Requires the licensed health care provider to ensure that the covered entity has been notified that minor-initiated medical care and services should not be disclosed. Requires the covered entity to have policies and procedures established to maintain nondisclosure of the minor-initiated medical care and services to the minor's parent or legal guardian. Authorizes the licensed health care provider to submit a claim to the covered entity for the provision of minor-initiated medical care and services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB482/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=482&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673956,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Relating To Agriculture Enterprises.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes an agricultural enterprise program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-08-23 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB641/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=641&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673957,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Relating To Film And Digital Media Industry Development.","description":"Allows greater flexibility in conditions placed on eligibility requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Amends the amount of the total tax credit that may be claimed per qualified production. Amends the annual aggregate cap placed on the amount of the tax credits that may be claimed by qualified productions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB515/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=515&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1673958,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB650/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=650&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673959,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Relating To Proposed Housing Developments.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or an eligible developer to prepare an environmental impact statement for any proposed housing project on lands zoned as preservation or conservation by the applicable county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU/AEN/WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB644/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=644&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1673960,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Relating To Trees.","description":"Requires the State, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB666/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=666&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1673961,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Relating To Reproductive Care.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii reproductive care workforce special fund to be administered by the department of health to support programs that train health care professionals, increase the State's capacity to provide reproductive care services, increase access to reproductive care services in rural and remote areas, provide financial assistance to certain students at the University of Hawaii, and project reproductive care workforce needs. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB553/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=553&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673962,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Excludes fentanyl testing strips from the definition of drug paraphernalia in the uniform Controlled Substances Act. Defines fentanyl test strip. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 111, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB671/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=671&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673963,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Relating To Raw Milk.","description":"Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk and raw milk products directly from producers to consumers, for human consumption, with certain restrictions. Authorizes the sale of raw goat milk for pet consumption. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the board of agriculture and department of health to adopt rules no later than 7/1/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB521/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=521&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673964,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Relating To Gasoline Price Gouging.","description":"Makes the sale of gasoline for an unconscionably excessive price during periods of abnormal disruption of the market an unfair trade practice. Increases penalties for violations of the law regulating unfair trade practices by the petroleum industry. Authorizes the courts to order all or a portion of any civil penalty imposed to be deposited into the energy security special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB557/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=557&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1673965,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Relating To Medical Informed Consent.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to establish standards for health care providers to ensure that a patient's consent to treatment is an informed consent. Requires that informed consent for a proposed medical or surgical treatment or a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure shall be obtained prior to the day of that treatment or procedure. Specifies that if the treatment or procedure is to occur on the same day it is scheduled, the informed consent shall be obtained at the time the decision is made to schedule that treatment or procedure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB518/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=518&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673966,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Allows an election candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to use campaign funds for the candidate's child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 1:45PM; Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB627/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=627&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673967,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends the competitive sealed bidding process for construction projects to require joint contractors and subcontractors to submit their bids to a bid depository established under DCCA. Authorizes joint contractors and subcontractors to submit different bids to different general contractors bidding on the project. Requires all bids submitted by joint contractors and subcontractors to be held in the bid depository and withheld from the general contractors until twenty-four hours before the closing of the invitation for bids. Requires general contractors to use only the bids timely submitted by joint contractors and subcontractors to the bid depository in their construction bid and imposes fines for violations. Requires DCCA to adopt rules specifying how the bid depository shall operate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB536/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=536&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1673968,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Sets fines for possession and use of fireworks. Establishes the Fireworks Possession Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to county police departments and for climate change mitigation. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB708/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=708&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673969,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Relating To Employment.","description":"Provides that an employee who earns an hourly wage shall be entitled to one-half hour of a paid break for every eight hours of labor performed within a warehouse.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB602/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673970,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB534/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=534&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673971,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2023 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction beginning with the sixth year of the credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB561/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=561&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1673972,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Relating To Wastewater Management.","description":"Requires each county to submit to the Legislature a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan report that addresses and identifies the county's wastewater management needs, including financial needs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB587/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=587&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1673973,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Relating To Regulation Of Importation.","description":"Requires the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form to be distributed, completed, and transmitted electronically.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB633/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=633&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673974,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes regulations for the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Decriminalizes and regulates small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Establishes taxes for cannabis sales. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB669/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=669&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1673975,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Amends the definitions of \"special interest vehicle\", \"street rod replica vehicle\", and \"street rod vehicle\", for purposes of the Hawaii Highway Safety Act, to be based on the age of the vehicle or the parts used, rather than a certain year. Requires vehicles to meet the safety standards that were in effect at the time of manufacture. Establishes a motor vehicle safety inspection and motor vehicle registration task force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB480/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=480&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1673976,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Related To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB634/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=634&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673977,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Relating To Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams.","description":"Creates the requirement of school sports to designate sex-specific teams for the purpose of gender equality.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB508/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1673978,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Relating To Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Appropriates funds to improve and maintain the NELHA in its mission to develop and diversify the Hawaii economy by providing resources and facilities for energy and ocean-related research, education, and commercial activities in an environmentally sound and culturally sensitive manner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB653/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=653&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673979,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the School Facilities Authority to consider establishing preschool classrooms in or near hotels, office buildings, and other urban areas with high centers of employment, with consideration given to the locations convenient for parents. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to provide matching funds for preschool construction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB599/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=599&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1673980,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Relating To A Development Zone.","description":"Establishes the new ahupua`a zone within a county with second largest resident population to be managed by an entity selected by the Governor and to develop agriculture. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB533/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=533&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673981,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 993).","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB655/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=655&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673982,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to include the name of the beneficiary of supplemental nutrition and assistance program (SNAP) benefits on each electronic benefits transfer card. Requires a photo identification to be presented when an electronic benefits transfer card is used.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB507/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=507&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1673983,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB496/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=496&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673984,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Relating To A Permanent Hawaii State Dividend.","description":"Establishes a permanent Hawaii state dividend special fund to collect and disburse annual Hawaii state dividend fund payments. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB469/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=469&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673985,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Relating To Childhood Sexual Abuse.","description":"Clarifies provisions related to the statutory limitations on the time periods in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil action. Allows for punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB483/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=483&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673986,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Clarifies that board and commission holdover members shall not hold office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office regardless of any conflicting statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB545/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=545&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1673987,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Relating To Electronic Smoking Devices.","description":"Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of \"tobacco products\" for purposes of cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB537/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=537&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1673988,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-fourth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB681/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=681&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673989,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Requires the Liquor Commission to record all complaints against any licensee, regardless of whether the complaint is filed during or after the occurrence of the violation. Requires the Liquor Commission to review the history of complaints against any applicant at the time of application for a new license or renewal of an existing license.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB596/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=596&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673990,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Increases the amount of malt beverages, wine, and alcohol that a small craft producer pub licensee may produce during the license year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB687/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=687&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1673991,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Relating To Feral Chickens.","description":"Establishes a 5-year pilot program within the Department of Health to eradicate feral chickens in the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a special local need registration to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB632/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=632&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1673992,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB640/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=640&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1673993,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Relating To Hawaii Community College.","description":"Appropriates funds for the salaries and fringe benefits of five positions within the Ko education center of the Hawaii community college. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB532/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=532&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1673994,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Relating To Police Reports.","description":"Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB593/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=593&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1673995,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Establishes the aquacultural area lease program within the department of agriculture to identify state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use and lease as commercial aquacultural areas. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the department of agriculture. Allows the program to use the moneys in the aquaculture development special fund and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the aquaculture development special fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the aquacultural area lease program from the Hawaii ocean and submerged lands leasing act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB488/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=488&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1673996,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB498/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=498&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1673997,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Requires water carriers to keep records of persons who retrieve fireworks from a terminal facility. Requires water carriers to provide an annual compilation of persons who retrieve fireworks from a terminal facility to the appropriate county police department. Establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB707/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=707&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1673998,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Requires providers of no cost emergency shelter and related services to maintain separation for unrelated adults and minor children. Makes permanent the amendments to the definition of \"provider\" to include organizations that are not child placing organizations or child caring institutions that meet certain criteria. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB470/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=470&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1673999,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a whole house water filter system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB543/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=543&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1674000,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Relating To Preschool.","description":"Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB549/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=549&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1674001,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a task force to review policy issues and opportunities relating to the navigation, access, and coverage of medicaid services by individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and make a recommendation on whether a waiver or other approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is necessary to ensure accessibility of certain services for individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB713/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=713&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1674002,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Relating To Hunting.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and periodically update a game management plan. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to establish a certified public hunter program to address the growing problem of feral pig populations on private property and in residential areas. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB535/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=535&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674003,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB566/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=566&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1674004,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Adds an exception to mandatory disclosure of government records for deliberative and pre-decisional government inter-agency or intra-agency records concerning an agency decision about a government action. From July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, requires agencies to report their use of the exception to the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB720/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=720&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674005,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB584/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=584&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1674006,"bill_number":"SB729","title":"Relating To Board Members.","description":"Requires the real estate commission to develop a curriculum for leadership training to be made available to board members of a condominium association and submit a progress report to the legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 149, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB729/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=729&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674007,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Relating To Environmental And Agricultural Protection.","description":"Modifies the existing plant and animal declaration form to also require in-bound travelers to the State to acknowledge federal and state laws, and individual responsibility to protect the environment and agriculture of the State. Requires all other documents travelers are required to complete to enter the State, except documents only relating to a dangerous communicable disease, to include an environmental and agricultural affirmation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB592/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=592&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1674008,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Relating To Gifts.","description":"Prohibits state elected officials from accepting or receiving gifts in relation to their official duties. Requires the several counties to adopt ordinances or rules to impose similar prohibitions on county elected officials. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the county's compliance with this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to GVO/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB664/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=664&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1674009,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-eighth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-eighth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB578/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=578&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1674010,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Proposing 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.","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 the governor shall only appoint from pools of candidates presented by the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB631/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=631&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1674011,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Relating To Price Transparency.","description":"Requires all businesses engaged in the sale of goods to include the amount of general excise tax owed in any display or tag indicating the price of the goods. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB514/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=514&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1674012,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Allows bidders to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines \"immaterial or technical information\". Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB542/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=542&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1674013,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Relating To Zoning Exemptions.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to comply with various development statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules when developing on lands of the state conservation district or a county preservation district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB643/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=643&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1674014,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Relating To Menstrual Equity.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on any University of Hawaii campus, including the community colleges. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB481/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=481&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674015,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB527/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=527&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674016,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Appropriates funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB705/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=705&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1674017,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB601/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=601&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1674018,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB728/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=728&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674019,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Relating To Leaf Blowers.","description":"Clarifies that the residential zone restriction on the use of leaf blowers at certain hours includes residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies except in cases of emergency. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB594/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=594&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1674020,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Relating To The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state medical boards and provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 112, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB674/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=674&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674021,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Relating To Trauma-informed Care.","description":"Establishes a trauma-informed care task force within the Department of Health. Requires the task force to develop a statewide framework for trauma-informed care and to provide other recommendations on how the State can implement best practices in trauma-informed care, including native Hawaiian cultural practices. Provides that the trauma-informed care task force shall serve as an advisory board for, and be administratively attached to, the office of wellness and resilience established in section 27-62, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of each regular session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB486/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=486&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674022,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes psychiatrists and advanced practice registered nurses to file a petition to initiate the administrative authorization process in cases where the patient objects to treatment and is not in the custody of the director or involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB597/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=597&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1674023,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The First Representative District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 1st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB531/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674024,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB715/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=715&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1674025,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Relating To Medicare Supplement Insurance.","description":"Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage at any time throughout the year and prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or make any premium rate distinctions because of health status. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB539/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1674026,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Relating To Feral Chicken Management.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources, department of agriculture, and counties to collaborate on feral chicken management projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB576/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=576&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1674027,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB663/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674028,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Relating To Parental Rights In Education.","description":"Bans instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. Establishes new parental rights regarding health services and records. Establishes the parental right to sue and receive damages if schools fail to adhere to new provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=509&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1674029,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Appropriates funds for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Creative Workforce Grant program for the awarding of grants to eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations to support a living wage for creative workers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB473/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=473&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1674030,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Relating To Act 86, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Repeals Act 86, SLH 2021, which authorized the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community in the development of a continuing care retirement community in Hawaii Kai. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB461/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=461&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1674031,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB694/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=694&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1674032,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Schools In The Eighteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB462/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=462&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1674033,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer an aquaculture disease diagnostic laboratory. Appropriates funds for the laboratory. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Agriculture. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB648/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=648&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674034,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Establishes the Ahu o Laka State Monument. Prohibits certain activities at the Ahu o Laka State Monument.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB680/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=680&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674035,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the animal industry division of the department of agriculture to administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Allows the animal industry division to issue permits for such purposes. Requires the animal industry division to develop a risk-based framework for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process and to undertake certain activities to develop and expand the aquaculture industry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB489/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=489&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1674036,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Education For Utilities And School Food Services.","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Education to address the anticipated budget shortfall in utilities and school food services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB700/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=700&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1674037,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Increases the conveyance tax rates. Exempt the conveyance tax on property with a restriction on increasing the rental price or resale price above any increase in the consumer price index for at least thirty years. Removes the maximum disposition caps of the conveyance tax allocated to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and Legacy Land Use Conservation Fund. Allocates ten per cent of the conveyance tax for homeless services and supportive housing. Creates the Homeless Services Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB678/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=678&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674038,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB635/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674039,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB676/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=676&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674040,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB551/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1674041,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Relating To Public Access.","description":"Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes a county to require the subdivider or developer to establish a stewardship fund, controlled by the county, for maintenance purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB591/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=591&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1674042,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Relating To Safe Routes To School.","description":"Establishes the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee to develop a comprehensive, statewide Safe Routes to School Plan. Amends the duties of the Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School Program. Deposits state highway funds into the safe routes to school program special fund. Appropriates funds from the safe routes to school program special fund. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 244, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB600/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=600&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1674043,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Creates an interagency task force within the department of agriculture to develop short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to address the proliferation of rose ringed parakeets. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for population control and eradication of rose ringed parakeets. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB577/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=577&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1674044,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Relating To Restorative Justice.","description":"Requires the judiciary or supporting agencies to establish and support a program for restorative justice in each county and inform various criminal justice representatives of the existence of the program. Appropriates funds for the establishment of one program and one position in each county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB585/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=585&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674045,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to establish an aquatic safety education program for elementary school students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB716/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=716&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1674046,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Relating To Mold.","description":"Establishes the mold information and awareness program administered by DOH. Requires mandatory disclosure of the presence of mold as part of any sale, transfer, or rental of residential, commercial, or industrial property. Requires DOH to conduct reviews every five years on mold identification and remediation technology or treatment techniques. Requires the director of health to establish a public awareness campaign. Requires disclosure forms for the sale of residential real property to include a notice to buyers about the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires a landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf to disclose the presence of mold, if applicable. Requires DOH to study the adverse effects of mold on humans and report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM .","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB645/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674047,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"Relating To The Office Of Information Practices.","description":"Gives the Office of Information Practices the discretion to resolve disputes about open records or open meetings either through an opinion or, when the opinion would likely be in favor of the agency, through informal written guidance. Appropriates funding for the Office of Information Practices to hire two new full-time positions for a Legal Assistant and Attorney.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB719/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=719&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674048,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Related To The Small Business Regulatory Review Board.","description":"Appropriation for staffing, commissioner inter-island travel, and other related operating expenses associated with the small business regulatory review board under the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB511/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=511&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1674049,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Relating To Occupational Safety And Health.","description":"Establishes the workforce safety and health special fund. Directs certain fees and penalties to be deposited into the special fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB722/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=722&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674050,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","description":"Allows the Works of Art Special Fund to be used for performing arts, under certain conditions. Provides that forty per cent of the Works of Art Special Fund be used for performing arts. Defines performing arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CAI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB476/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=476&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1674051,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Relating To Ornamental Ginger.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental ginger producers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB646/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=646&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674052,"bill_number":"SB724","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.","description":"Appropriates funds for the enhancement of technology resources for the Department of Human Resources Development and for positions in the Department. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB724/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=724&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674053,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a feasibility study on the State's ability to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2045 and to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop a strategic plan that outlines benchmarks to achieve a one hundred per cent renewable energy portfolio standard and to submit the strategic plan to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB661/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=661&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674054,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB550/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=550&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1674055,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"Extends the sunset date of trauma-informed care task force established by Act 209, SLH 2021, to 6/30/2025. Beginning 7/1/2025, transfers the office of wellness and resilience from the office of the governor to the department of human services and formalizes the trauma-informed care task force as an advisory committee within the office of wellness and resilience, to be known as the wellness and resilience advisory board. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB487/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=487&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674056,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Relating To Climate Equity.","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the development of a database and data portal from data sources detailed in the May 2022 report on social vulnerability to climate change in Hawaii to the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission and the accompanying guide. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the maintenance and updating of the data portal.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB657/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=657&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674057,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Relating To Commerce.","description":"Short form bill relating to commerce.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB529/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=529&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674058,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and inner packages and inner wrapping labels. Requires disclosure on the label of coffee blends of the respective geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits use of the term \"All Hawaiian\" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB559/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=559&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1674059,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Relating To The Uniform Commercial Code.","description":"Implements the 2022 Uniform Commercial Code Amendments set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 132, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB525/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=525&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674060,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Short form bill relating to insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB526/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=526&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674061,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB495/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=495&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1674062,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to retain experts to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to provide necessary information to educate homeowners to meet the State's statutory January 1, 2050, cesspool conversion deadline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB639/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=639&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674063,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB767/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=767&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674064,"bill_number":"SB739","title":"Relating To Desecration.","description":"Expanding the requisite state of mind for the criminal offense of desecration to include \"knowingly\". Simplifies the definition of \"desecrate\". (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 196, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB739/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=739&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674065,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for associate family therapists, associate mental health counselors, associate psychologists, and supervised social work interns, in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing other requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB776/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=776&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674066,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Relating To School Meals.","description":"Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB620/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=620&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1674067,"bill_number":"SB889","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to designate a new category of services composed of adult day care and adult day health care for the purposes of Medicaid reimbursement; establish Medicaid per diem reimbursement rates for providers of adult day care and adult day health care of not less than $80 and $95, respectively; establish standard assessment criteria for Medicaid coverage for admitting a candidate to adult day care or adult day health care; and prescribe rules that prohibit managed care organizations contracting with med-QUEST from terminating or modifying an existing provider network contract solely on the basis of a provider's change of ownership or ownership structure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB889/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=889&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674068,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Reduces the number of days within which the Land Use Commission must act for certain actions related to amendments to district boundaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB670/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=670&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674069,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Relating To Water Pollution.","description":"Requires a landowner in possession of 10,000 or more acres to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters or onto state lands. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules as necessary for the purposes of this provision.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB773/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=773&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674070,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Relating To Fences.","description":"Allows the use of battery-charged security fences used for non-agricultural purposes, under certain circumstances. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 214, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB695/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=695&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674071,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Relating To Federal Lands.","description":"Establishes within the department of land and natural resources a Makua valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the land. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CMV/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB697/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=697&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674072,"bill_number":"SB886","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Specifies the procedure for condominium association meetings conducted in person and electronically. Clarifies the procedure for electronic, machine, or mail voting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB886/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=886&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674073,"bill_number":"SB873","title":"Relating To Gender Equity.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources to contract for a study on the gender pay gap within the government of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB873/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=873&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674074,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes the farm workforce retention tax credit for farm employers or owners of farm employers who employ eligible farm employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB610/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=610&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674075,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Relating To District Boundary Amendments.","description":"Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres but not over one hundred acres, except lands that are designated as important agricultural land or lands where the soil is classified by the Land Study Bureau's detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity class A or B if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements. Requires each county land use decision-making authority whose county adopted an ordinance to submit a report to the Legislature. (CD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference Committee.","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB676/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=676&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674076,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the 2023 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB783/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=783&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674077,"bill_number":"SB840","title":"Relating To Water Carriers.","description":"Requires each water carrier to file a strategic plan with the Public Utilities Commission every five years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB840/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=840&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674078,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB662/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674079,"bill_number":"SB852","title":"Relating To Highway Safety.","description":"Establishes the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Authorizes the state or counties to administer the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Requires fines collected beginning 1/1/2024 for violations on a county highway to be expended for the operation of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Creates a new offense of noncompliance with the posted speed limit under the Automated Speed Enforcement System. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB852/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=852&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674080,"bill_number":"SB904","title":"Relating To Probation.","description":"Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB904/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=904&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674081,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the department of agriculture to hire a consultant to work with hemp farmers to identify the infrastructure needs of hemp farmers and the hemp industry in Hawaii. Requires report to the legislature, governor, and chairperson of the board of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB657/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1674082,"bill_number":"SB848","title":"Relating To Mopeds.","description":"Specifies that the registration fee for mopeds shall not exceed $100 per year, as determined by the counties' director of finance. Specifies that the issuance fee for a tag or emblem shall be no more than $20.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB848/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=848&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674083,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Expands the jurisdiction of county land use decision-making authorities, enabling them to amend the district boundaries of lands less than fifty acres, from lands less than fifteen acres. Limits the Land Use Commission's authority over special permits for housing that includes workforce or affordable housing units with a minimum twenty-five per cent of market units on land the area of which is greater than fifty acres or for lands designated as important agricultural lands, by providing that the Land Use Commission shall only add additional restrictions or disapprove a petition. Requires the Land Use Commission to run its special permit process concurrently with the appropriate county Land Use Commission for these special permits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB669/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=669&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674084,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Clarifies when the termination of peer-to-peer car-sharing occurs for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. Clarifies the application of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance laws as to other entities that make available rental vehicles under state law. Repeals the sunset of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Recommitted to CPC with none voting no and Representative(s) Quinlan excused.","last_action_date":"2023-03-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB639/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=639&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674085,"bill_number":"SB903","title":"Relating To Restorative Justice.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish and support a restorative justice program that, in collaboration with the prosecuting attorney of each county, offers restorative justice opportunities in each county to allow victims and offenders to participate in restorative justice. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB903/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=903&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674086,"bill_number":"SB798","title":"Relating To Time Sharing.","description":"Requires a developer's application for registration or annexation to include a list of projects containing out-of-state time share units and a statement that the developer has verified that those units are in compliance or not prohibited under the laws of the jurisdiction where the units are located. Clarifying that a developer is not required to submit any other evidence of such compliance to register in Hawaii. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 197, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB798/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=798&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674087,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects under certain circumstances from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except fees and costs payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the rates and fees of the various boards of water supply. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB763/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=763&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674088,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Relating To Children.","description":"Requires that when an officer has custody of a child under the age of eighteen for an alleged violation of law, the child shall have contact with legal counsel and, to the extent practicable, a parent, guardian, or legal custodian before the child waives any right against self-incrimination and before any custodial interrogation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 180, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB781/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=781&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674089,"bill_number":"SB742","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes an Educational Support Associate position within the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Kona Cooperative Extension. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB742/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=742&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674090,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Amends the deposit of general funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rental Housing Revolving Fund in Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to help the State meet its American Rescue Plan Act maintenance of effort obligations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB679/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=679&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674091,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Relating To Fugitive Dust Control.","description":"Prohibits owners of vacant undeveloped land to cause or permit visible fugitive dust to become airborne from their land or to cause or permit visible fugitive dust that originates from their vacant developed land to be discharged beyond their land's lot line. Requires owners of vacant undeveloped land to submit to the Department of Health a Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan no later than December 31, 2023, and every three years thereafter, and obtain approval from the Director of Health. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB703/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=703&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1674092,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Relating To The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state medical boards and provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB666/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674093,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Relating To Lobbyists.","description":"Amends the information in the statement of expenditures reports that lobbyists and other individuals are required to file with the Hawaii state ethics commission to include the identity, by bill number, resolution number, or other similar identifier, of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB708/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=708&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674094,"bill_number":"SB845","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Authorizes the Board of Acupuncture to establish an alternative pathway for physician licensure in acupuncture. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to obtain thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Appropriates funds to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to update the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division's internal database. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB845/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674095,"bill_number":"SB782","title":"Relating To Taro.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a grant program in the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to taro farmers in meeting the costs of cultivating taro for consumption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30pm; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB782/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=782&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674096,"bill_number":"SB795","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Requires productions to provide evidence of reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable requirements to qualify for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit within thirty days of receiving the notice. Takes effect 1/6/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB795/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=795&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674097,"bill_number":"SB855","title":"Relating To Condominium Reserve Requirements.","description":"Authorizes a condominium association to provide a summary of the required information in its budget. Authorizes a condominium association's reserve study to forecast a loan or special assessment to fund life safety equipment or installations for any building located in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Authorizes a condominium association to use a third party to conduct a reserves study on behalf of the condominium. Clarifies the information to be included in the description of how the estimated replacement reserves assessments are computed. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 199, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB855/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=855&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1674098,"bill_number":"SB758","title":"Relating To Family Planning.","description":"Beginning with policies issued on or after 1/1/2024, requires health insurance policies to cover oocyte cryopreservation in certain circumstances. Removes the one-time benefit limitation for in vitro fertilization, and requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least two years' duration rather than five years'.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB758/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=758&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674099,"bill_number":"SB901","title":"Relating To Care Facility Inspections.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB901/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=901&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674100,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Relating To Disability Awareness.","description":"Designates the month of October as \"Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion\" in recognition of the employment challenges and successes of persons with disabilities in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 245, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB794/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=794&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674101,"bill_number":"SB838","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges to report directly to the Board of Regents. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Community Colleges for the continuation of the Hawaii Community College Promise Program and to establish thirty-one full-time equivalent Security Officer positions for the community colleges. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB838/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=838&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674102,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds For Not-for-profit Corporations That Provide Health Care Facilities To The General Public.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health and one or more of its nonprofit affiliates in financing the costs of the construction of, improvements to, and equipping of their health care facilities at Straub Medical Center. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 105, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB660/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=660&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674103,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB772/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674104,"bill_number":"SB804","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Authorizes lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture to be leased or used for pet animal sanctuaries; provided that the pet animal sanctuary provides a public benefit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB804/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=804&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674105,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Relating To The Uniform Parentage Act.","description":"Extends and modifies the task force established to recommend amendments to update existing parentage laws that reflect outdated, cisheteronormative concepts of families, parenthood, and parental rights to December 31, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB665/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674106,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Beginning 7/1/2025, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay for the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant. Allows the project proponent to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the third party fee requirement. Requires the Department to publish a draft of its proposed rules within one year and within one year thereafter, present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB766/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=766&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674107,"bill_number":"SB910","title":"Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.","description":"Restricts the sale of liquor under temporary liquor licenses to confined and demarcated spaces not located on public streets, roads, sidewalks, or pedestrian walkways. Applies restrictions to temporary liquor licenses granted to nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB910/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=910&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674108,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Relating To Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB605/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=605&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674109,"bill_number":"SB816","title":"Relating To Computer Science Education.","description":"Allows students to complete computer science courses as a substitute for science credits at the high school level to count towards graduation requirements. Requires a computer science course credit as a graduation requirement at the high school level beginning with the 2030-2031 school year. Appropriates funds for teacher professional development in computer science.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB816/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674110,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to practice medical-aid-in-dying. Authorizes licensed advanced practice registered nurses and clinical nurse specialists with psychiatric or mental health training and licensed marriage and family therapists to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Reduces from twenty to five days, the mandatory waiting period between the two oral requests required for a qualified patient to obtain a prescription for medication. Waives the mandatory waiting period for terminally ill qualified patients who are not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 043, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB650/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=650&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674111,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Relating To Special Activity Permits.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a special activity permit for aquatic research within ninety days from the date that it was submitted.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB769/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=769&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674112,"bill_number":"SB861","title":"Relating To Housing Savings Accounts.","description":"Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to propose and conduct a study of a housing savings account system. Authorizes the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract for services to develop the proposed system and program and conduct a study. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB861/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=861&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674113,"bill_number":"SB865","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program to develop low-cost residential condominium units on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii Community Development Authority to qualified residents. Provides for the disposition of lands that are acquired by the Hawaii Community Development Authority but no longer needed for the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 097, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB865/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=865&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674114,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB756/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=756&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674115,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Codifies a terminally ill patient's right to try experimental treatment options.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB629/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=629&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1674116,"bill_number":"SB812","title":"Relating To Immigrant Services.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for an immigrant services and access unit within the Office of Community Services. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB812/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674117,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Relating To An Interstate Compact To Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","description":"Adopts the Interstate Compact to Phase Out Corporate Welfare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB735/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=735&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674118,"bill_number":"SB874","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Exempts certain housing developments from assessments of school impact fees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB874/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674119,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Homelands.","description":"Short form bill relating to the department of Hawaiian homelands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB713/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=713&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674120,"bill_number":"SB853","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB853/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=853&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674121,"bill_number":"SB831","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Authorizes the department of agriculture to acquire property for immediate or future use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB831/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=831&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674122,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Relating To State Holidays.","description":"Designates the second Monday in October of each year as Indigenous Peoples' Day. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 152, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB732/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=732&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674123,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Requires the department of transportation to perform routine inspections of highways in the state highway system that are at risk of rockslides every five years and after major rainfall events. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB653/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=653&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1674124,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Relating To Ohana Zones.","description":"Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program, including expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, and administrative costs. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the construction or rehabilitation of facilities that will result in new units for the ohana zones pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB671/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674125,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Relating To Aquatic Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds for coral reef restoration and habitat enhancement efforts of the department of land and natural resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB761/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=761&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674126,"bill_number":"SB808","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its administrative rules to repeal any provisions requiring the furnishing of evidence of registration as a condition precedent to receiving a certificate of inspection.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB808/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=808&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674127,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire property through condemnation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB836/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=836&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674128,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to replace the word \"marijuana\" and related terms with the term \"cannabis\" or related terms, as appropriate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB734/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=734&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674129,"bill_number":"SB883","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes the crime of possession of a firearm in a sensitive location as a class C felony. Imposes a duty to inform law enforcement upon contact on concealed and unconcealed carry permit holders. Defines sensitive location.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB883/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=883&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674130,"bill_number":"SB806","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Authorizes the state librarian to decline to conduct a requested review of an item within the Hawaii State Public Library System collection if the item was previously reviewed by the system in good faith, the basis for the request is duplicative or substantially similar to the basis for the prior review, the response to the prior review was issued within the last year, and the state librarian determines that it is unlikely that the library's response would differ from response issued for the prior request.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB806/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=806&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674131,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Relating To Individual Housing Accounts.","description":"Establishes the Housing Savings Account System for all employees in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB860/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=860&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674132,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee And Noncandidate Committee Fundraisers.","description":"Amends the definition of \"fundraiser\" under the election law relating to the notice of intent for fundraisers and fundraising events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB722/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=722&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674133,"bill_number":"SB906","title":"Relating To Liquor Law Violations.","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple violations of the same liquor law by licensees in a county with a population of 500,000 or more, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB906/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=906&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674134,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to establish an electric school bus pilot program to provide certain complex areas with ownership and control of electric school buses. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB743/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=743&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674135,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires that Hawaii housing finance and development corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that the percentage of units of the housing project that are designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted housing project application, shall be affordable housing in perpetuity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB655/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=655&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1674136,"bill_number":"SB875","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property; provided that the county sells the property at not less than the market value of similarly situated properties and that all revenues received from the sale that exceed the amount of the unpaid civil fines are refunded to the property owner. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB875/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=875&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674137,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Relating To Deceptive Trade Practices.","description":"Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver goods to a consumer in the State constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB643/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=643&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674138,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Relating To Gender Equity.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources to contract for a study on the gender pay gap within the government of the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB736/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=736&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674139,"bill_number":"SB844","title":"Relating To Special Number Plates.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB844/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=844&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674140,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Programs.","description":"Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB827/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=827&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674141,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Establishing The Social Workers For Public Safety Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a 5-year social workers for public safety pilot program in the department of public safety, or its successor agency. Authorizes social workers or human service professionals to accompany law enforcement officers in responding to incidents where a person may be unsheltered, substance addicted, or mentally impaired. Requires interim reports and a final report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including positions. Sunsets 7/1/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB775/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=775&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674142,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to classify the fungal pathogen that causes coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB744/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=744&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674143,"bill_number":"SB817","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB817/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=817&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674144,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Relating To Shoreline Setbacks.","description":"Increases shoreline setback requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB771/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674145,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Relating To Fraud.","description":"Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person charged with fraud from holding elected office for ten years. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-20-23 2:10PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB711/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=711&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674146,"bill_number":"SB872","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop certain housing projects that are exempt from laws, rules, and ordinances, including income restrictions, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB872/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=872&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674147,"bill_number":"SB898","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Temporarily expands the State Rent Supplement Program specifically for qualified persons who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 098, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB898/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=898&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674148,"bill_number":"SB882","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB882/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=882&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674149,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB745/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674150,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"Relating To Advancing Civic Engagement.","description":"Requires the Public Access Room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Requires the Department of Education and University of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the Public Access Room with respect to the outreach and engagement program. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB749/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=749&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674151,"bill_number":"SB830","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Response.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Education, a one-year Critical Emergency Response Pilot Program to establish a critical emergency response team for each department school located in central Oahu selected by the Department of Education to participate in the Pilot Program. Establishes within the State Public Charter School Commission, a one-year Critical Emergency Response Pilot Program to establish a critical emergency response team for each public charter school selected by the Commission to participate in the Pilot Program. Requires the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 143, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB830/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=830&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674152,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Relating To The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the med-QUEST division of the department of human services (HMS401) for non-covered or undercovered behavioral health services for med-QUEST beneficiaries. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB786/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=786&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674153,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Relating To Pohoiki Boat Ramp.","description":"Appropriates funds to dredge the boat ramp at Pohoiki bay, Puna. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB701/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=701&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1674154,"bill_number":"SB790","title":"Relating To Protection Of Streams.","description":"Prohibits dispositions that authorize diverting water from East Maui county streams for commercial purposes, except for existing water uses by the Maui County Department of Water Supply.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB790/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=790&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674155,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Establishes ownership of any cow, horse, mule, donkey, sheep, goat, or swine, not marked or branded, and running wild on public lands to any person who intentionally feeds the animal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB774/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=774&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674156,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB772/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=772&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674157,"bill_number":"SB859","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes priority for projects that are awarded funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that are owned by the State or an organization obliged to reinvest financial surplus generated by a completed project into a newly constructed housing project. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to amend Hawaii Administrative Rules to award application criteria points to projects that fulfill certain criteria and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment of past State housing loans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB859/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=859&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674159,"bill_number":"SB866","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the counties to promote certain labor standards through zoning ordinances. Includes off-site construction of a public work project for purposes of the State's prevailing wage requirements. Allows certain affordable rental housing projects to receive a waiver of county property taxes and various county development fees. Requires that all orders from the governor to set aside public lands for the development of affordable housing projects contain a provision that the construction of the development be subject to the State's prevailing wage requirements. Amends the limit on the type of costs eligible for exemption from the general excise tax for development of affordable rental housing approved or certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Re-referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB866/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=866&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674160,"bill_number":"SB897","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide Individuals With The Right To Marry Any Human Being And For That Right Not To Be Abridged By The State.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide individuals with the right to marry any human being and for that right not to be abridged by the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB897/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=897&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674161,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Conditions the authority of a county whose population is greater than five hundred thousand to exercise state housing powers upon a county's continued compliance with provisions regarding acceptance of the dedication of infrastructure and public highways in affordable housing developments. Amends various provisions relating to the dedication of infrastructure to a county. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 909).","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB668/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674162,"bill_number":"SB900","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit to the Legislature annual progress reports on the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 252, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB900/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=900&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674163,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB656/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1674164,"bill_number":"SB877","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to provide certain paid breaks to employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB877/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=877&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674165,"bill_number":"SB828","title":"Relating To The Certification Of Documents.","description":"Establishes a fee for the issuance of an apostille or certification. Establishes the Apostilles and Certifications Special Fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to expend moneys in the fund for operational expenses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB828/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=828&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674166,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Relating To Court-appointed Attorneys.","description":"Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB779/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674167,"bill_number":"SB823","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales, times, and roadways to be covered under the exemption. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB823/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=823&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674168,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Relating To District Boundary Amendments.","description":"Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB769/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=769&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674169,"bill_number":"SB891","title":"Relating To Menstrual Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB891/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=891&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674170,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Relating To Buildings.","description":"Requires state agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the Hawaii state energy office. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB654/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=654&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1674171,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB614/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=614&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1674172,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structure To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Such Risks.","description":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structure To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Such Risks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR8/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=8&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674173,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Kakaako. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on the parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WAM/JDC has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 03-03-23 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB736/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=736&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1674174,"bill_number":"SB858","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to: prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects; amend the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan to allow up to twenty per cent of the maximum one hundred twenty points on the application criteria point system to be allocated to projects offering to convey ownership of the completed project to the State or an organization obliged to use all financial surpluses generated by the project to construct more housing; not award additional points for developer fees that are under twelve per cent; and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated accelerated full repayment into the rental housing revolving fund of past rental housing revolving fund loans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB858/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=858&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674175,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Relating To Background Checks.","description":"Authorizes the department of human services to conduct background checks for current and prospective employees, volunteers, contractors, contractors' employees and volunteers, subcontractors, and subcontractors' employees and volunteers whose position places them or would place them in close proximity to certain minors, young adults, or vulnerable adults. Clarifies that any state law permitting a more extensive inquiry into an individual's criminal history by the State and any of its branches, political subdivisions, agencies, or semi-autonomous public bodies corporate and politic will prevail over conflicting conviction record inquiries under the State's employment practices law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 088, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB777/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=777&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674176,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Relating To Income Tax Credits For Ridesharing.","description":"Provides a carpooling income tax credit for qualified commuters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB682/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=682&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674177,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Establishes an annual general excise tax holiday for consumers and businesses for items with a retail price under $2,000; provided that businesses pass savings on to consumers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB625/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674178,"bill_number":"SB915","title":"Relating To Guardianship.","description":"Amends the Uniform Probate Code to allow courts to appoint emergency guardians for respondents who reside in psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and homeless shelters. Extends the appointment period. Clarifies that guardians may consent to care, treatment, or service over the objection of wards. Sunsets 1/1/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB915/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=915&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674179,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Authorizes the department of human services to appoint an existing employee to apply for and manage grants, request grant writing assistance from other state agencies, or contract or employ a dedicated capture manager for this purpose. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB785/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=785&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674180,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Relating To Behavioral Health.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to partner with a nonprofit organization in the Kau District in the County of Hawaii to conduct a needs assessment to determine the demand for and access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services in Kau. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB754/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=754&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674181,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.","description":"Establishes system access and system integration requirements for the computer software tracking system for medical cannabis dispensaries. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature on data captured using the computer software tracking system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB696/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=696&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674182,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Provides that a person commits a class B felony offense of obstruction of justice if the person intentionally influences; obstructs; impedes; or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede, the due administration of justice by means of force, threat of force, coercion, fraud, or deception. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 137, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB710/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=710&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674183,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Removes historic sites and the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB749/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=749&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674184,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Relating To Vegetative Burning.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB788/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=788&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674185,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Relating To The Use Of Force In Self-protection.","description":"Repeals the duty to retreat or take over evasive action with respect to the use of deadly force as a justifiable means of self-protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB795/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=795&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674186,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Relating To Mooring Lines.","description":"Requires that the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by a stevedoring company. Defines \"stevedoring company\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 800).","last_action_date":"2023-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB714/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=714&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674187,"bill_number":"SB916","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes long-acting psychotropic medication to be provided to patients who are subject to emergency examination or hospitalization. Expands the administration of treatment over a patient's objection to include persons in director of health custody at any hospital, subject to an emergency examination, subject of an application for involuntary hospitalization, and subject to a court order regarding fitness to proceed for a criminal trial. Requires orders for treatment over objection proceedings to be expedited. Expands who may file a petition for an order to treat over objection under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB916/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=916&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674188,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Relating To Equal Pay.","description":"Conforms statutory prohibitions against wage discrimination with other prohibitions on employment discrimination. Clarifies allowable justifications for compensation differentials and remedies for pay disparity. Requires employers to disclose wage ranges to employees and prospective employees. Exempts wage disclosure and discussion from the prohibitions on employer retaliation or discrimination if knowledge of the wages stems from human resources, payroll, or legal professional responsibilities in the workplace.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB745/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=745&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674189,"bill_number":"SB843","title":"Relating To Wages.","description":"Amends the definition of \"wages\" to include the payment of any paid time off or personal time off, holiday, sick, or vacation pay earned and payable in accordance with the terms of an employer's policy or a written agreement with the employer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB843/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=843&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674190,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB747/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=747&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674191,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Independence Day.","description":"Designates November 28 of each year as La Kuokoa, Hawaiian Independence Day, to celebrate the historical recognition of the independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 011, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB731/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=731&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674192,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.","description":"Exempts easements granted over public lands affecting the transfer of public lands between DLNR and DOA from formal county subdivision process and approval requirements. Requires the DOA to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the DOA, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the DLNR regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Requires the lessee to develop a conservation program and plan if conservation resources exist on the land. Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the DOA to request information from the DLNR related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Requires approval from the board of land and natural resources and the board of agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB698/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=698&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674193,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Relating To Care Facility Inspections.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB651/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=651&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674194,"bill_number":"SB825","title":"Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes the startup agriculture business and farms special fund to provide seed capital for and venture capital investments in private sector projects for startup agricultural businesses and farms. Establishes the value added startups special fund to provide seed capital for and venture capital investments in private sector projects for value added startups. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB825/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=825&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674195,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Relating To The Board Of Agriculture.","description":"Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by requiring representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB776/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=776&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674196,"bill_number":"SB864","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's programs to develop housing exclusively for residents of the State who are owner- or renter-occupants and own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB864/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=864&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674197,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the department of agriculture plant industry division relating to the State's aquaculture program to the animal industry division.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB746/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=746&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674198,"bill_number":"SB892","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB892/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=892&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674199,"bill_number":"SB869","title":"Relating To The Youth Commission.","description":"Clarifies that a majority of the members appointed to the Youth Commission shall constitute a quorum to do business. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 135, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB869/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=869&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674200,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Relating To Lobbying.","description":"Amends the definitions of \"administrative action\" and \"lobbying\" in Chapter 97, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB805/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=805&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674201,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Requires retail establishments with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours under certain conditions. Establishes fines. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB753/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=753&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674202,"bill_number":"SB839","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Increases the carryover balance of the public utilities commission special fund to $3,000,000 and transfers a portion of that balance to the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator special fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB839/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=839&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674203,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an organic foods production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2033. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB608/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=608&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674204,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Relating To Aquatic Nuisance Species.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to prevent and respond to the introduction of aquatic nuisance species from discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel and contemplate the relationship between the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018, as amended, and state law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB755/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=755&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674205,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Relating To Financial Disclosures.","description":"Requires all members of the legislature to disclose certain relationships with lobbyists or lobbying organizations in their financial disclosures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB706/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=706&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674206,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Relating To Aquatic Resources.","description":"Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to new or previously benign aquatic nuisance species, in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. Creates new fines for violations of rules pertaining to the department's prevention of or response to previously benign aquatic nuisance species. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB760/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=760&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674207,"bill_number":"SB752","title":"Relating To Telecommunication.","description":"Requires the comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB752/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=752&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674208,"bill_number":"SB833","title":"Relating To The Wahiawa Irrigation System.","description":"Requires the Office of the Governor to negotiate the State's fee simple acquisition of the Wahiawa Irrigation System on the island of Oahu. Authorizes and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness Development Corporation, and Department of Land and Natural Resources to purchase, repair, and maintain the Wahiawa Irrigation System and the associated spillway. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 218, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB833/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=833&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674209,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Relating To Housing Capacity.","description":"Requires each county to adopt reasonable standards to allow the construction of up to four dwelling units on any land with an urban state land use district classification that is zoned for residential use where a single-family dwelling unit is permitted.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB672/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=672&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674210,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Increases fines that may be assessed against certain fireworks-related violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB846/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=846&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674211,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Provides a new source of interim financing for affordable housing projects using housing program in Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study assessing the efficacy of housing credit programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 11:05AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB678/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=678&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674212,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Relating To Protective Orders.","description":"Expands the jurisdiction for a petition for a domestic abuse protective order to be in the family court in which the nonresident is located; the respondent resides; the subject of a petition that is a minor, incapacitated person, or person who is physically unable to go to the appropriate place; or the domestic abuse occurred. Expands the jurisdiction for petitions for temporary restraining orders due to harassment to be in the district court in which the nonresident is located; the respondent resides; or the harassment occurred. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB752/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=752&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674213,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Allows a bank to invest, in aggregate, up to fifteen per cent of the bank's capital and surplus in limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations formed to invest in affordable housing residential properties without the prior approval of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions or an after-the-fact notice. Authorizes an eligible bank to make an investment exceeding fifteen per cent, but not exceeding twenty per cent, of the bank's capital and surplus without prior notification to, or approval by, the Commissioner if the eligible bank submits an after-the-fact notice. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 096, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB764/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=764&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674214,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Relating To The Disposition Of Water Rights.","description":"Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices and on traditional kalo lands from the existing process for the disposition of water rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 9:45AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB735/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=735&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674215,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB741/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=741&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674216,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Relating To Reuse Zones.","description":"Requires nonpotable water users and developers within a certain distance of wastewater treatment plants to use R-1 water. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB768/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=768&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674217,"bill_number":"SB821","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Task Force within the Department of Law Enforcement to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control laws, and ensure the safety and security of facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 067, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB821/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=821&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674218,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, Llc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, for the establishment of The Village project. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB691/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674219,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Relating To Breast Cancer Screening.","description":"Increases the categories of women required to be covered for mammogram screenings. Requires the existing health insurance mandate for coverage of low-dose mammography to include digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. Defines \"digital breast tomosynthesis\". Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB663/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=663&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674220,"bill_number":"SB895","title":"Relating To Health Data Sharing.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health data exchange framework. Establishes the stakeholder advisory group to assist the department of health in the development of the framework. Requires certain health care organizations to execute a health data sharing agreement by 9/1/2024. Establishes deadlines for certain entities to begin sharing health information. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB895/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=895&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674221,"bill_number":"SB814","title":"Relating To Electronic Information Technology Accessibility For Persons With Limited English Proficiency.","description":"Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Office of Language Access and a working group comprising stakeholders, to develop and publish, and periodically review and update, electronic information technology multilingual accessibility standards to be implemented by all state entities. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) position. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB814/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=814&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674222,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for costs for its meat inspection program, including the establishment of 1 full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and 3 full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspector positions to perform meat inspection services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB609/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=609&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674223,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"Relating To Education Funding.","description":"Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB783/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=783&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674224,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Relating To Public Education.","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB630/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=630&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1674225,"bill_number":"SB829","title":"Relating To Broadband.","description":"Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB829/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=829&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674226,"bill_number":"SB885","title":"Relating To The Nonprofit Corporations Act.","description":"Makes the quorum and voting requirements of the Nonprofit Corporation Act inapplicable to planned community associations and condominiums.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB885/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=885&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674227,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.","description":"Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. Establishes that the Hawaiian Homes Commission shall have a right of first refusal for the sale or transfer of a lessee's interest in the lease when the sale or transfer is for personal gain. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB741/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=741&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674228,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee Expenditures.","description":"Eliminates the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB721/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=721&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674229,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration.","description":"Provides an exemption for flatbed trucks from registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles when used as marine terminal equipment temporarily moving in or between certain terminals. Adds new terminal locales and roadways to be covered under the exemption. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 145, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB704/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=704&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674230,"bill_number":"SB863","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Corporation and the Hawaii Residential Developers Loan Special Fund for the purpose of enhancing credit and guaranteeing and insuring loans made by private financial institutions to developers of residential housing for Hawaii residents who will be owneroccupants and who own no other real property. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB863/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=863&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674231,"bill_number":"SB871","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to employ an Executive Director to be nominated by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the duties and powers of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Executive Director. Requires the Board to advise the Executive Director. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB871/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=871&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674232,"bill_number":"SB890","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB890/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674233,"bill_number":"SB912","title":"Relating To Child Abuse Reporting.","description":"Establishes that the exemption from mandatory reporting by members of the clergy does not apply when the clergy member believes that there exists a substantial risk that child abuse or neglect that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, manifesting exceptional depravity, may occur in the reasonably foreseeable future.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB912/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=912&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674234,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Relating To Civic Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions, one of which shall be grant funded.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB750/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674235,"bill_number":"SB794","title":"Relating To The Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health, a three-year Cesspool Conversion Financial Assistance Pilot Program to provide financial assistance to owners of cesspools located in the county of Maui to upgrade or convert their cesspools to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health or connect them to a sewerage system. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB794/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674236,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of residential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high-risk areas. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB756/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=756&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674237,"bill_number":"SB799","title":"Relating To Time Sharing Plans.","description":"For time share plans that use title holding trusts, requires the developer to submit a title report evidencing that the title is vested in the trustee. For time share plans that use a notice of time share plan, requires the recordation of the notice and its submission. For time share plans that use alternative arrangements, requires the recordation of any alternative arrangement documents. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 198, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB799/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=799&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674238,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent after 7/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term \"All Hawaiian\" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB747/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=747&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674239,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program.","description":"Appropriates funds for three program specialist positions within the Executive Office on Aging for Hawaii's State Health Insurance Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB649/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=649&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674240,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB766/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=766&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674241,"bill_number":"SB789","title":"Relating To Farm Dwellings.","description":"Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots beginning 1/1/2024. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB789/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=789&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674242,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Public Meetings.","description":"Encourages boards to maintain recordings of board meetings on the board's website regardless of whether the written minutes of the meeting have been posted. Requires boards to provide the State Archives with a copy of any recording of a board meeting before removing the recording from the board's website. Requires the written minutes of board meetings to include a link to the electronic audio or video recording, if available online. Effective 10/1/2023. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 125, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB712/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=712&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674243,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Relating To Reducing The General Excise Tax.","description":"Reduce to the cost living to Hawaii taxpayers through a one per cent reduction in the general excise tax. The general excise tax savings would only be applicable to the value of the entire retail product or service sold.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB689/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=689&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674244,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"Clarifies reimbursement for services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system. Defines \"interactive telecommunications system\". Clarifies that, for services furnished for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder to a patient in the patient's home, interactive telecommunications may include audio-only communication in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB693/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=693&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674245,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real time by 1/1/2024. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in territories served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt self-certification for residential and commercial on-site solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. Makes the professional engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects licensure law inapplicable to work with respect to residential distributed energy resource systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB781/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=781&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674246,"bill_number":"SB834","title":"Relating To Workforce Training Programs.","description":"Appropriates moneys to support the University of Hawaii community college workforce development programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE/LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB834/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=834&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674247,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"Updating the Individual Housing Account (IHA) statutes to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB634/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=634&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1674248,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Relating To Early Childhood Education Scholarships.","description":"Establishes the Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in the Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB751/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=751&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674249,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the repair, renovation, improvements, and maintenance of dwelling units at federal and state low-income public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to submit reports regarding completed and pending projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB680/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=680&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674250,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Related To Driving Under The Influence Of An Intoxicant.","description":"Establishes a penalty of child support costs for motorists who operate a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and in the process kill the parent of a minor child.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB683/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=683&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674251,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Relating To The Disposition Of Water Rights.","description":"Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary practices of Native Hawaiians from the existing process for the disposition of water rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB621/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=621&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1674252,"bill_number":"SB841","title":"Relating To Water Common Carriers.","description":"Removes the requirement that water common carriers secure prior approval of the Public Utilities Commission to enter into long term leases of more than three years and leverage leases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB841/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=841&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674253,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Relating To Abortion.","description":"Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that contains a fetal heartbeat. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB685/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=685&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674254,"bill_number":"SB837","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to acquire and hold title to or contract to acquire by grant or purchase real, personal, or mixed property; to clear, improve, and rehabilitate and to sell, assign, exchange, transfer, convey, lease, dispose, or encumber the property; and acquire property by condemnation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB837/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=837&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674256,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Authorizes Department of Public Safety to inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives. Establishes a shipping container inspection program using X-ray scanning portals and associated special fund. Authorizes Department of Transportation to impose shipping container import fees. Increases fine and punishment for fireworks violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB686/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=686&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674257,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Changes the computation of interest that a purchaser of certain real property is required to pay to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation upon the purchaser's sale or assignment of the real property after a specified period of time. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five year dwelling unit revolving fund equity pilot program and report to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to use up to $10,000,000 of existing funds in the dwelling unit revolving fund for the pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 092, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB677/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=677&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674258,"bill_number":"SB911","title":"Relating To Jurors.","description":"Clarifies that a prospective juror is disqualified to serve as a juror if they have been convicted of a felony and have not been finally discharged, in addition to not being pardoned. Effective 1/1/2024. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 155, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB911/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=911&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674259,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one hundred acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least fifty per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB673/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=673&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674260,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"Relating To Time Sharing Plans.","description":"Amends the information required to be in a time share disclosure statement, under certain circumstances. Requires developers to submit copies of supplementary plan documents of the time share plan. Allows for submission of certain documents in electronic form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB779/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=779&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674261,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for qualified farms that donate eligible food products or prepared food to food banks or food pantries located in the State. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB619/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=619&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1674262,"bill_number":"SB819","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB819/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=819&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674263,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB771/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=771&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674264,"bill_number":"SB854","title":"Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.","description":"Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Requires the Working Group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the Working Group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Statewide Sustainability Branch.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB854/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=854&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674265,"bill_number":"SB811","title":"Relating To Demographic Data.","description":"Establishes a task force to assess demographic data collection, processing, retention, and sharing procedures, needs, and challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 136, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB811/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=811&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674266,"bill_number":"SB884","title":"Relating To Leasehold Conversion.","description":"Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 and ending prior to 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB884/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=884&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674267,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Repeals the percentage requirements for the Hawaii public housing authority related to the admission of applicants, with or without preferences, into federal and state low-income public housing units. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 099, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB674/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=674&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674268,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Authorizes health care providers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations to distribute supplemental nutrition assistance program applications to anyone interested in applying for program benefits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB782/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=782&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674269,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Relating To Income Tax Reduction.","description":"Decreases the tax burden on lower income workers by reducing the income tax rate to zero for all but top brackets of income earned.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB624/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=624&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674270,"bill_number":"SB870","title":"Relating To Health Care Providers.","description":"Prohibits hospitals and health care facilities to permit or require health care providers to provide services for any period after the health care provider has been on duty for sixteen consecutive hours or an aggregate of eighty hours during any period of seven consecutive days, until the health care provider takes at least ten consecutive hours of time off-duty. Clarifies that the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement will prevail, if in conflict with this prohibition. Defines health care facility, health care provider, and hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB870/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=870&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674271,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners, to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to complete continuing education as determined by the board. Allows the board of acupuncture to issue licenses by reciprocity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB641/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=641&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674272,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Relating To Hunting Guides.","description":"Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner, occupier, holder, or duly appointed agent of the private land, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissions and other information as part of their annual reports to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Gabbard Co-Chair; Elefante.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB775/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=775&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674273,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Making An Appropriation For County Ethics.","description":"Provides grants in aid to several counties' boards of ethics.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB728/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=728&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674274,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Relating To Campaign Spending Cash Contributions.","description":"Limits the amount of cash contributions a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee can accept in the aggregate in an election period to $100. Requires receipts for each contribution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB730/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=730&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674275,"bill_number":"SB899","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to practice medical aid in dying or provide counseling to a qualified patient. Amends the mandatory waiting period between oral requests and the provision of a prescription.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB899/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=899&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674276,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Services.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB757/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=757&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674277,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Relating To Child Abuse Reporting.","description":"Amends the child abuse and neglect reporting requirement to specify that a member of the clergy shall not be required to report information gained solely during a penitential communication, unless exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect. Specifies that the general rule of privilege applicable to confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to known or suspected child abuse or neglect when exigent circumstances exist that justify disclosure of the abuse or neglect.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB789/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=789&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674278,"bill_number":"SB818","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Transfers the business, processing, distribution, and marketing functions of the Aquaculture Program from the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 904).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB818/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=818&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674279,"bill_number":"SB743","title":"Relating To Coffee Pest Control.","description":"Extends the sunset date for the Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program to 6/30/2025 and the program manager position, including the position's civil service and collective bargaining laws exemption, to 6/30/2026. Requires the Department of Agriculture to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the operation and implementation of the Pesticide Subsidy Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 216, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB743/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=743&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674280,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Relating To Complaints Alleging Violations Of Campaign Spending Laws.","description":"Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to treat a respondent's failure to explain or otherwise respond to a complaint alleging a violation of campaign spending laws as a rebuttable presumption that a violation has occurred. Provides that the respondent shall have thirty days from the mailing of the complaint to respond before the presumption arises. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Postponed Indefinitely with 50 Ayes Representative(s) Aiu, Alcos, Amato, Belatti, Chun, Cochran, Evslin, Ganaden, Garcia, Garrett, Gates, Hashem, Hashimoto, Holt, Hussey-Burdick, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kahaloa, Kapela, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Lowen, Marten, Martinez, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Mizuno, Morikawa, Nakamura, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Onishi, Perruso, Pierick, Poepoe, Saiki, Sayama, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Tam, Tarnas, Todd, Ward, Woodson, Yamashita; 0 Noes none; and 1 Excused Representative(s) Quinlan.","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB732/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=732&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674281,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Relating To Preliminary Determination Of Probable Cause.","description":"Requires the campaign spending commission to serve preliminary determinations of probable cause via first-class mail, instead of certified mail. Establishes a presumption of receipt when the preliminary determination is mailed to the address contained in a candidate or committee organizational report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB718/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=718&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674282,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Includes the establishment of a consistent and balanced framework for developing and implementing sea level rise adaptation strategies as an objective of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the promotion of research, study, and understanding of the suitability and impacts of different sea level rise adaptation as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes the maintenance of a balance between public and private interests in implementing sea level rise adaptation and consideration of all appropriate sea level rise adaptations as policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program. Includes as a policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program that any construction on shoreline be allowed if it is determined to preserve, protect, or rehabilitate the beach of be considered vital development. Requires the County Planning Commission to allow proposed development within the shoreline area and within the sea level rise exposure area under certain circumstances. Prohibits any policy or guideline for setting special area use permit application procedures that has the effect of a rule without complying with the rulemaking process. Preempts any rule, policy, or guideline inconsistent with the Special Management Area Guidelines. Allows counties to require that shoreline setback lines be established at greater distances in certain circumstances. Provides that no variance be denied for maintenance, renovation, or repair of a lawful nonconforming structure with exceptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB770/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=770&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674283,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services to purchase, staff, and operate 2 mobile clinics to serve homeless persons residing in ohana zones.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB788/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=788&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674284,"bill_number":"SB801","title":"Relating To Qualified Internships Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a qualified internship income tax credit for employers of qualified interns. Establishes an application and certification process for the tax credit, to be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires reports to the Legislature from the Department of Taxation and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB801/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=801&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674285,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Relating To Suicide Prevention.","description":"Establishes a Prevent Suicide Hawaii Working Group within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires the working group to focus on preventing suicides in the State, particularly among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, farmers, youth, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and other populations identified by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a high-risk population for suicide; implement recommendations in the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force's interim report; and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB622/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=622&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1674286,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections.","description":"Increases the amount of partial public financing available for all offices. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for all offices by fifty per cent. Increases the maximum amount of public funds available for a candidate for OHA from $1,500 to ten per cent of the expenditure limit established by statute for each election. Increases the amounts of qualifying contributions for OHA from more than $1,500 in the aggregate to more than $5,000 in the aggregate. Provides a downward adjustment of the minimum amounts of qualifying contributions for the office of prosecuting attorney for the city and county of Honolulu, and counties of Hawaii and Kauai, and for the office of county council for the county of Maui. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions in the campaign spending commission. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB720/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=720&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674287,"bill_number":"SB856","title":"Relating To Property Management.","description":"Requires each member of a cooperative housing corporation board of directors, planned community association board of directors, and condominium association board to attend a training and certification course provided by the Real Estate Commission within one year of appointment or election or one year of the effective date of the Act. Requires the Real Estate Commission to establish and administer a training and certification program to ensure that every board member understands the member's legal and fiduciary obligations pursuant to chapters 421I, 421J, and 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB856/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=856&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1674288,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Relating To State Building Codes.","description":"Exempts any code with an official publication date within four years of the prior code publication date from certain adoption requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB681/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=681&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674289,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Allows students who experienced educational disruption to graduate high school through enrollment in an accepted alternative education program and participation in certain activities approved by the department of education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB658/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=658&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674290,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Relating To Campaign Funds.","description":"Disallows a ballot issue committee to donate surplus funds to a community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, or literary organization. Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Allows a candidate, treasurer, or candidate committee to make contributions to another candidate in an amount of not more than $2,000 per election period. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-20-23 2:10PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB727/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=727&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674291,"bill_number":"SB888","title":"Relating To Planned Community Associations.","description":"Clarifies that the deadline for proxy votes to be delivered to the Secretary for association meetings is 4:30 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. Clarifies that any owner seeking nomination to the Association Board and wanting to receive proxy votes can submit a statement of qualifications that shall not exceed one single-sided eight and one-half inches by eleven inches page. Provides flexibility for an owner seeking nomination to the Association Board to provide an Internet Statement of Qualification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB888/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=888&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674292,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"Relating To Language Access.","description":"Requires each county's Director of Finance, in consultation with the County Examiner of Drivers, to establish an Interpreter Services Program to assist Compact of Free Association citizens with utilizing the services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles of each county. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB768/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=768&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674293,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Relating To Public Records.","description":"Imposes a cap on charges for the reproduction of certain government records. Waives the cost of duplication of government records provided to requestors in an electronic format. Allows agencies to withhold certain deliberative documents before a decision is made. Imposes a cap on charges for searching for, reviewing, and segregating records. Provides for a waiver of fees when the public interest is served by a record's disclosure. Appropriates funds for positions in the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB719/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=719&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674294,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Relating To Government Reform.","description":"Introduces suggestions to improve the standards of conduct concerning elected officials, as recommended by the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct in their final report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB627/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=627&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1674295,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Relating To Campaign Spending Commission Orders.","description":"Provides that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within twenty days of receipt of the commission's preliminary determination. Provides that a final order of the commission may be filed in the circuit court of the first circuit for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued in the circuit courts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB731/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=731&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674296,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with other state agencies, to develop and implement a plan by 7/1/2025 to expand the meat processing capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by nonprofit food distribution services. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB606/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=606&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674297,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Relating To Nepotism.","description":"Prohibits under certain circumstances state employees from appointing, hiring, promoting, or retaining relatives and household members and from making or participating in certain other employment-related decisions and from awarding a contract to or otherwise taking official action on a contract with a business if the employee's relative or household member is an executive officer of or holds a substantial ownership interest in that business. Imposes administrative fines for violations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 261, 07/11/2023, (Gov. Msg. No. 1375).","last_action_date":"2023-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB717/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=717&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674298,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Relating To Mandatory Psychiatric Evaluation After Arrest.","description":"Mandatory mental health screening for arrested persons who are houseless. Supportive services provided by social worker or psychiatrist, doing the evaluation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CMV, JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB637/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=637&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674299,"bill_number":"SB917","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding The Freedom Of Speech.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB917/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=917&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674300,"bill_number":"SB850","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB850/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=850&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674301,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Relating To Minors.","description":"Grants a circuit court, when sentencing a minor for a criminal offense or adult convicted of a felony criminal offense that was committed before reaching the age of majority, the discretion to impose a sentence that includes a period of incarceration that is as much as fifty per cent shorter than any mandatory minimum and, in certain cases, decline to impose a mandatory enhanced sentence. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB792/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=792&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674302,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Relating To Theft Of Property.","description":"Lowers the threshold for theft of property for the offenses of second and third degree theft of property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB635/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=635&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1674303,"bill_number":"SB835","title":"Relating To General Fund Budget Appropriations For The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Repeals the requirement that the annual general fund budget appropriation for the University of Hawaii shall be 3 to 5 times the estimated regular tuition and related fee revenues for that year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB835/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=835&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674304,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Relating To Accessory Dwelling Units.","description":"Establishes the housing assistance program, to be carried out by the housing assistance program coordinator, within the department of human services to provide state grants and rental subsidies to private property owners who set aside, construct, or improve accessory dwelling units on their properties and rent the units to families or individuals who are homeless. Establishes the temporary housing assistance program commission and positions to support the housing assistance program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB791/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=791&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674305,"bill_number":"SB842","title":"Relating To Health Care For Immigrants.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to purchase health care services for certain low-income, uninsured immigrants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB842/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=842&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1674306,"bill_number":"SB847","title":"Relating To Professional Engineers.","description":"Allows a person to be eligible for a license as a professional engineer if the person has completed four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional level government employment performing lawful experience in review of engineered plans and calculations under the direct supervision of an applicably licensed engineer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB847/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=847&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674307,"bill_number":"SB832","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes the counties to transfer land to the School Facilities Authority. Exempts the School Facilities Authority from certain assessments and taxes. Authorizes state and county agencies to render services to the School Facilities Authority upon request. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to engage in commercial enterprise activities for the purpose of revenue generation. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to contract to manage leasing and management of housing projects. Establishes a deadline for the transfer of properties to the Department of Education from the City and County of Honolulu required by Act 206, SLH 2017, as amended by Act 272, SLH 2019. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB832/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=832&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674308,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to oversee and support community efforts to collaboratively address the health and wellness needs of the State's most underserved rural residents to develop plans that align with appropriate providers' goals and objectives. Requires the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to include a one-time summary of community plans with the report that is to be submitted to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 104, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB759/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=759&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674309,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Relating To Caregivers.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a Workforce Development and Support Center. Requires the Center to develop a Workforce Pilot Project. Requires the Workforce Pilot Project to terminate on 6/30/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB652/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=652&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674310,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions For Medical Services.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB688/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=688&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674311,"bill_number":"SB802","title":"Relating To The Job Creation Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes the job creation tax credit for qualified business firms that create qualified employment positions in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB802/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=802&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674312,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"Relating To Environmental Investigations.","description":"Establishes and funds an environmental investigative hotline pilot project through the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to implement and manage an investigative hotline for Molokai residents to report environmental concerns on Molokai. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) investigator on the island of Molokai to investigate environmental concerns. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB778/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=778&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674313,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Relating To The Model State Right-to-repair Law.","description":"Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. Excludes certain manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and importers of certain motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment, all-terrain sports vehicles and motorcycles, heavy construction equipment, and medical equipment valued at or over $100,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB645/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=645&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674314,"bill_number":"SB893","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB893/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=893&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674315,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the Director of Health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB777/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=777&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674316,"bill_number":"SB803","title":"Relating To Biofuels.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB803/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=803&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674317,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend The Qualifying Age Of Voters For Any State Or Local Election.","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB742/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674318,"bill_number":"SB878","title":"Relating To Rooftop Solar Installation.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new single-family dwellings that are part of a development of ten or more dwellings and do not include a rooftop photovoltaic energy generating system, unless a variance is granted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB878/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=878&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674319,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Relating To The State Historic Preservation Division.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources' state historic preservation division for a library digitization process and for the division's operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB754/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674320,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, in partnership with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB694/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=694&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674321,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Relating To Occupational Licensing Reform Task Force.","description":"A bill establishing a task force to examine the state policy for the regulation and licensing of occupations. Preliminary report to the 2024 legislature, final report and proposed legislation to the 2025 legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB631/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=631&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674322,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Authorizes prescriptions made by chiropractors for physical therapy and therapeutic massage treatment to qualify as a motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefit. Replaces the existing cap on the number of chiropractic treatment visits that qualify for motor vehicle insurance coverage with a number of visits that are deemed medically necessary. Amends the reimbursement amount for chiropractic treatment from $75 per visit to an amount tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Repeals the thirty-visit cap on combined naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB638/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=638&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674323,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Digital Currency Licensure.","description":"Establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of digital currency companies. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB790/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=790&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674324,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and financial audit of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, specifically relating to the Request for Proposals regarding destination brand marketing and management services to the State for the United States major market area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB780/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=780&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674325,"bill_number":"SB908","title":"Relating To Sugar-sweetened Beverages.","description":"Imposes a fee for selling sugar-sweetened beverages at the distributor level to be collected by the Department of Health. Establishes a special fund into which revenues are deposited. Establishes a trust fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the special fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Establishes a healthy ohana advisory committee to advise the Department of Health on the administration of the trust fund. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB908/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=908&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674326,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Relating To Disability Health Disparity.","description":"Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025 focused on the health disparities experienced by persons in the State with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB755/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674327,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Fishing Practices.","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue special activity permits for the purpose of recognizing and protecting individuals exercising their Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB758/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=758&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674328,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Relating To Persons Working With Children.","description":"Establishes rules of ethics applicable to persons who are contracted, subcontracted, assigned, delegated, ordered, appointed, or in any other act allowed by a state agency to work with children. Establishes additional procedures with respect to fees, candor and fairness before a tribunal, standards of proof, and a complaint filing process. Specifies that the contracts of any person who violates the rules of ethics are voidable on behalf of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB774/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=774&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674329,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Expands application of the State's sunshine law to legislatively appointed bodies, including task forces, working groups, commissions, special committees, and select committees. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB723/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=723&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674330,"bill_number":"SB849","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Amends the state supplemental payment ceiling for domiciliary care paid to recipients who are eligible for federal supplementary security income or public assistance, or both. Amends the monthly needs allowance for individuals residing in foster homes, care homes, domiciliary homes, and other long-term care facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB849/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=849&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674331,"bill_number":"SB813","title":"Relating To Court Interpreters.","description":"Beginning in 2026 and every three years thereafter, requires the Judiciary to conduct a study on interpreter fees. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 248, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB813/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=813&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674332,"bill_number":"SB905","title":"Relating To Building Inspections.","description":"Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. Establishes procedures for inspections, preparing inspection reports, and responding to report findings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB905/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=905&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674333,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2025, authorizes public schools and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication, with certain exemptions. Authorizes all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform an annual self-review of seizure disorder materials. Allows a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student to be established and distributed to employees charged with supervising the student. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB793/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=793&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674334,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to administer a lease award program for beneficiaries on the homestead lease waiting list who are at least sixty years old or terminally ill, under certain conditions. Authorizes qualified successors of certain beneficiaries on the waiting list who died before receiving a lease to file a claim for a lease award within a certain time. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to adopt rules by a certain date. Effective 3/22/2075. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB738/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=738&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674335,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Relating To Psychologists.","description":"Requires the Board of Psychology to establish a pilot program to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Repeals on 8/31/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB760/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=760&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674336,"bill_number":"SB810","title":"Relating To Traffic Control Devices.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2023, requires the Department of Transportation to include the kilometers per hour in a distinct, design, display, and color from the miles per hour shown on all new and replacement speed limit signs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB810/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=810&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674337,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Relating To Recidivism Reduction.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii paroling authority to award credits to parolees for compliance with the terms and conditions of parole supervision that accordingly reduce the overall term of parole supervision.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB737/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=737&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674338,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Relating To Oral Health.","description":"Establishes an oral health task force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050 and 7/1/2051. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB617/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=617&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1674339,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a task force within the Department of Health to study issues relating to the accessibility and utilization of essential services by developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB778/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=778&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674340,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Relating To Coffee Labeling.","description":"Expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages and the inner packages and inner wrapping labels of roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages. Specifies that the coffee labeling and advertising requirements apply if the applicable products are produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed green coffee beans. Requires disclosure on the label of coffee blends of the respective geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits use of the term \"All Hawaiian\" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 211, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB746/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=746&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674341,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Relating To Fiscal Responsibility.","description":"Establishes the Commission on Fiscal Responsibility within the Department of Taxation to review and make recommendations on expenditures, revenue enhancements, and tax policy. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB787/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=787&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674342,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Relating To State Parks.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Makena State Park in the County of Maui. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB702/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=702&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1674343,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by providing fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) aquaculture coordinator biologist VI position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-17","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB730/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=730&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674344,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Relating To Airlines.","description":"Requires the department of transportation to establish and implement a two-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB784/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=784&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674345,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Relating To Water Catchment Systems.","description":"Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025 and dissolve on June 30, 2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB762/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=762&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674346,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Relating To The Conservation And Resources Enforcement Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB767/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674347,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Relating To Cemeteries.","description":"Repeals the exemption granted to churches by Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, relating to bonding requirements and fee requirements for licenses, renewals, and reinstatements of licenses applicable to cemeteries and funeral trusts. Clarifies that the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs shall exempt any cemetery authority from the bonding requirement and the fee requirements for license, renewal, and reinstatement upon proof satisfactory to the Director that the cemetery authority does not sell for financial profit. Effective retroactively to 09/15/2020.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB646/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=646&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674348,"bill_number":"SB909","title":"Relating To Property Forfeiture.","description":"Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB909/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=909&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674349,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 985).","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB786/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=786&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674350,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Relating To Creating A Local Housing Market.","description":"Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB633/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=633&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674352,"bill_number":"SB815","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes an accelerator program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Amends the reporting requirements for Hawaii Technology Development Corporation's manufacturing and development program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding the outcomes of the research and development program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB815/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=815&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674353,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Relating To The State Historic Preservation Division.","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB763/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=763&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674354,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Culture.","description":"Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a feasibility study on establishing Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit a report of its study findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB733/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=733&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1674355,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a task force to review and recommend specific actions to ensure that Hawaii's food imports are sourced, transported, stored, and distributed in compliance with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, and develop specific recommendations to ensure that all foods and brands imported into Hawaii do not mislead or confuse the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB784/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=784&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674356,"bill_number":"SB913","title":"Relating To Energy Efficiency.","description":"Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product, with certain exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB913/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=913&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674357,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Increases the maximum administrative and criminal penalties for violators of the Hawaii pesticides law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 220, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB692/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=692&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674358,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multi-state licensure privilege in each party state.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB667/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=667&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674359,"bill_number":"SB820","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract reviews of certain proposed projects that may affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites to third-party consultants if the department will not be able to complete the review within sixty days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB820/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=820&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674360,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Relating To Gifts From Lobbyists.","description":"Prohibits lobbyists from making prohibited gifts to legislators and state employees. Imposes administrative fines for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB715/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=715&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674361,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Relating To Beach Park Restoration.","description":"Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the County of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the County of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB770/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=770&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674362,"bill_number":"SB902","title":"Relating To Caregivers.","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging to establish a workforce development and support center. Appropriates funds for the center's establishment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB902/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=902&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674363,"bill_number":"SB907","title":"Relating To The Bicycle Grant Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish and administer a Bicycle Grant Program for all high school students enrolled at a Department of Education school in grades nine through twelve. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB907/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=907&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674364,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee for certain applicants at the time a rental application is processed for residential property. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to provide a receipt for payment of the application screening fee and a breakdown of the application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant. Requires, on 5/1/2024, the office of consumer protection to produce and make available informational materials and publicize requirements regarding application fees and related rights and obligations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB644/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=644&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674365,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety.","description":"Establishes the dam and appurtenance loan and grant programs for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement grants. Establishes the dam and appurtenance improvement tax credit for expenditures for dam and appurtenance improvements that bring dams and appurtenances up to code. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB750/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=750&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674366,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.","description":"Requires, if sufficient funding is available, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to open at minimum two application periods each year for the receipt of applications for financing for the development of affordable housing in the State from the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, Hula Mae Multi-Family Program, Rental Housing Revolving Fund Program, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 091, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB675/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=675&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674367,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those in office who have already met the limit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB626/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1674368,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Establishes an additional minimum supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefit of $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB740/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=740&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674369,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Relating To Identification.","description":"Authorizes the acceptance, and allows applicants for civil identification cards to consent or dissent to the use, of biometric identifiers as documentary evidence of the applicant's identity for purposes of receiving a duplicate civil identification card. Requires the Director of Transportation to establish rules to regulate the use of biometric identifiers as a form of documentary evidence of an individual's identity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB773/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=773&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674370,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-15","last_action":"Referred to JHA/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB734/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=734&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674371,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.","description":"Requires the department of transportation to amend its administrative rules to allow motor vehicle owners whose motor vehicle registration and safety check are both expired to register their motor vehicle without first obtaining a certificate of inspection or obtain a certificate of inspection without first registering their motor vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB739/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=739&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674372,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes physician assistants to sign orders for respiratory therapy and plans of care. Expands the class of health care providers under whom respiratory therapists may practice respiratory care to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB664/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=664&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674373,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit to alleviate the high costs of production for farmers, ranchers, and fishers and incentivize growth in the agricultural sector in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB612/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=612&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674374,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Amends the prohibition against contributions to a candidate committee or noncandidate committee by state and county contractors to include state and county grantees and the owners, officers, and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or state or county grantee. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB724/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=724&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674375,"bill_number":"SB824","title":"Relating To Mooring Lines.","description":"Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State, except the securing of mooring lines from vessels for purposes of shipyard or boatyard operations necessary for vessel drydocking, hauling, launching, or shifting used in conjunction with other shipyard or boatyard operations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 04-04-23 2:00PM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB824/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=824&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674376,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Establishes the real property tax exemption special fund and requires that a portion of conveyance tax revenues be deposited into the special fund. Allows the county to use special fund moneys to offset any lost revenue incurred due to property tax exemptions provided to qualified senior citizen property owners. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB613/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=613&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1674377,"bill_number":"SB792","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB792/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=792&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674378,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Clarifies that \"customary and traditional subsistence farming\", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner in certain situations, is included as a protected activity under the Hawaii right to farm act. Clarifies that the cultivation of crops and activities related to game, fish, and livestock in the agricultural district may be for economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaii State Planning Act's agricultural objectives is to perpetuate the practice of customary and traditional subsistence farming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB611/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=611&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674379,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene a working group to examine the feasibility of establishing and implementing a kauhale pilot program based on specified criteria to provide shelter and other services to homeless individuals in the State and to submit a report of the working group's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB780/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=780&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1674380,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Relating To An Income Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a two-year nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB753/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=753&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674381,"bill_number":"SB797","title":"Relating To Time Sharing Plans.","description":"Specifies that primary plan documents be listed in the public disclosure statement of a time share plan. Specifies when supplementary plan documents are to be considered primary plan documents subject to disclosure. Clarifies the manner in which the required disclosure of liens, title defects, or encumbrances on the titles of units may be made. Provides that a review of encumbrances by a contracted private consultant shall be waived upon the certification from the developer that the developer reviewed all encumbrances on title and determined that the time share interest is free and clear of blanket liens or that identifies all blanket liens. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 829).","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB797/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=797&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674382,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Relating To Water Use Permits.","description":"Repeals section 171-58, Hawaii Revised Statutes to eliminate the Board of Land and Natural Resources' power to issue water use permits. Establishes positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB762/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=762&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674383,"bill_number":"SB800","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes income tax credits for employers who offer employer-provided or employer-sponsored child care for their employees. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB800/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674384,"bill_number":"SB880","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Amends the definition of \"dangerous to self\" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms \"gravely disabled\" and \"psychiatric deterioration\". Broadens the term of \"imminently dangerous to self and others\" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB880/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=880&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674385,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Relating To Election Integrity.","description":"Amends various provisions to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, and increases the number of voter service centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB628/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=628&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1674386,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB748/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=748&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674387,"bill_number":"SB914","title":"Relating To Media Literacy.","description":"Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in its standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB914/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=914&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674388,"bill_number":"SB876","title":"Relating To Employment Practices.","description":"Requires employers to provide employees the right to sit at work when standing is not necessary. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB876/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=876&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674389,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii, to develop a Hawaiian Language Medium Education Kindergarten Entry Assessment to be administered by the Department of Education, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB737/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=737&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1674390,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Relating To Violations Of Campaign Finance Law.","description":"Increases the amount of the fine for campaign spending law violations that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures and that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000, in an election period. Allows the campaign spending commission to order that the payment of a fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB733/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674391,"bill_number":"SB791","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance to be based on the island of Molokai, and related equipment, and pay related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB791/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=791&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674392,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Relating To Fresh Water Security.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a Water Security Working Group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB757/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=757&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674393,"bill_number":"SB896","title":"Relating To Reproductive Health Care.","description":"Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB896/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=896&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674394,"bill_number":"SB894","title":"Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.","description":"Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Human Services on 7/1/2025. Extends the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force dissolution date to 6/30/2025 and establishes the Task Force as an advisory board to the Office of Wellness and Resilience until its dissolution. Reconstitutes the membership of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force into a permanent advisory board to the Office of Wellness and Resilience to be called the Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 087, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB894/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=894&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674395,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Relating To Booster Clubs.","description":"Requires school booster clubs who raise more than $50,000 to be audited by the department of attorney general's tax and charities division on a regular basis. Requires the audited school booster club to reimburse the costs of the audit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Aiu, Kahaloa, Lamosao, Quinlan voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gates, Hashimoto, Holt, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB744/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=744&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1674396,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the office of elections to prepare a voter information guide that includes candidate statements and statements on ballot questions. Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general, legislative reference bureau, and counties for the preparation of the ballot analyses. Appropriates funds to the office of elections for the preparation and distribution of the voter information guides.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB716/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=716&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674397,"bill_number":"SB809","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Repeals the electric bicycle and electric moped rebate program and electric bicycle and electric moped subaccount of the highway development special fund. Establishes the electric mobility rebate program and electric mobility special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-21","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB809/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=809&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674398,"bill_number":"SB793","title":"Related To Recycling.","description":"Amends recycling goals under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovering Act so that goals are based upon the manufacturer's overall market share in the State. Amends penalties and definitions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB793/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=793&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674399,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts foods and medical services products from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Re-referred to ECD/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB623/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=623&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674400,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.","description":"Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB699/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=699&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674401,"bill_number":"SB826","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Transfers an unspecified sum of general funds previously appropriated to the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to the school facilities special fund. Appropriates moneys from the school facilities special fund in fiscal year 2023-2024. Establishes an appropriation ceiling for the school facilities special fund that is equivalent to the balance of moneys available in the special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB826/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=826&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674402,"bill_number":"SB857","title":"Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB857/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=857&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674403,"bill_number":"SB796","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts the gross proceeds received by a farmer for the sale of produce from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB796/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=796&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674404,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Relating To Jurors.","description":"Clarifies that a prospective juror is disqualified to serve as a juror if they have been convicted of a felony and have not been finally discharged, in addition to not being pardoned.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB751/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=751&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674405,"bill_number":"SB887","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB887/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=887&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674406,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Relating To Mandatory Lobbyist Training.","description":"Requires a lobbyist training course to be designed and administered by the state ethics commission. Makes the lobbyist training course mandatory for all lobbyists who are required to register and renew their registration with the state ethics commission. Imposes administrative fines for violations. Effective 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB709/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=709&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674407,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Relating To The Retention Of Health Care Providers.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2024, provides a general excise tax exemption for medical services performed by health care providers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB761/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=761&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674408,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption For Food.","description":"Exempts food products from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB687/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=687&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1674409,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Relating To Candidate Committee And Noncandidate Committee Organizational Reports.","description":"Requires the campaign spending commission to publish on its website the names of candidate committees and noncandidate committees who fail to properly file an organizational report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB729/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=729&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674410,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Amends chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to clarify State and local authority, ensure effective and adaptable emergency response, and further the goals of transparency and democratic accountability. Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be construed as permitting actions inconsistent with the state constitution. Amends chapter 127A, HRS, to provide for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Clarifies that Hawaii's emergency management system includes coordination between State and county emergency management functions, where appropriate. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Adds the definition of the term \"severe weather warning\" as used in section 127A-30, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB684/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=684&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1674411,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Beginning 12/31/2026, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB748/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=748&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1674412,"bill_number":"SB807","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to replace the word \"marijuana\" and related terms with the term \"cannabis\" or related terms, as appropriate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB807/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=807&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674413,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Relating To False Claims.","description":"Makes it a class C felony to make false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims against the government. Disqualifies a person convicted of making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim from holding elected office for five years. Takes effect 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-20-23 2:10PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB707/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=707&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674414,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Relating To Alcohol.","description":"Establishes a definition of \"low alcohol by volume spirits beverage\". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume sprits beverages at a rate of $1.98 per wine gallon. Expands the definition of \"beer\" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB647/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=647&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674415,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes permitting and education requirements for pharmacists performing certain diagnostic tests or tests waived pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). Expands the definition of \"practice of pharmacy\" to include the ordering and collection of specimens for certain diagnostic-related or CLIA-waived tests. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-23","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB659/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=659&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674416,"bill_number":"SB868","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop mixed-use reasonably priced housing at the Aloha Stadium site.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB868/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=868&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674417,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Relating To Restrictions On Agricultural Uses And Activities.","description":"Clarifies that any provision in a private agreement contained in a conveyance of land recorded on or before 7/8/2003 that have since expired but have not been renewed and recorded in the bureau of conveyances are prohibited from restricting bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 219, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB615/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=615&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1674418,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires check cashers to report suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to check cashing. Authorizes a check casher to refuse to cash a check in situations of suspected financial exploitation. Provides immunity for check cashers acting in good faith. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB642/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=642&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674419,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB726/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674420,"bill_number":"SB867","title":"Relating To Inclusionary Zoning.","description":"Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on its inclusionary zoning requirements to the Legislature every year until the Regular Session of 2028. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB867/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=867&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674421,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Relating To Commercial Fishing.","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish limited entry commercial fisheries where appropriate or necessary to ensure certain commercial fisheries throughout the State remain healthy and sustainable while balancing the important economic role of commercial fisheries in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB759/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=759&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674422,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Relating To County Permitting And Inspection.","description":"Exempts state projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain conditions. Requires the state agency responsible for the state project to submit for review and comments, a building permit exemption notice to the county in which the state project is located. Requires the county to review and submit written comments regarding the state project within thirty days of its receipt of notice and if on the thirty-first day, written comments are not provided, the state project may proceed. Requires the counties to adopt ordinances. Defines building permit, state agency, state lands, and state project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB765/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=765&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1674423,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Relating To Kupuna Housing.","description":"Temporarily expands the state rent supplement program to specifically target qualified individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires HPHA to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB648/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=648&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1674424,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Provides that the counties may adopt ordinances to regulate peer-to-peer car-sharing vehicles for companies whose insurance coverage falls below an unspecified amount. Sunsets 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB640/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=640&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1674425,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Relating To Legislative Allowance.","description":"Requires each house of the legislature to post a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective house on the legislature's website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB705/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=705&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674426,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship produce and agricultural goods between counties. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB607/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=607&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674427,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR7/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=7&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1674428,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Relating To Reef Protection.","description":"Prohibits commercial operators of surfing tourism, instruction, and lesson companies from providing, or allowing the wearing of, footwear during lessons taking place on or above certain submerged reefs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB738/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=738&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1674429,"bill_number":"SB881","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider any available federal low-income housing tax credits needed for construction of permanent supportive housing units. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB881/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=881&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674430,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Relating To The Affordable Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB616/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=616&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1674431,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to complete an assessment and report on the feasibility of digitizing its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records and creating an interactive digital database software program. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit a report to the Legislature by 7/1/2024. Appropriates moneys. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB740/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674432,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Relating To The Fuel Tax.","description":"Suspends the state fuel tax for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB700/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=700&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674433,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Relating To Fishponds.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Department of Land and Natural Resources in restoring and restocking fishponds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB765/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=765&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674434,"bill_number":"SB862","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Requires that each county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code be accredited by the International Accreditation Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB862/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=862&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674435,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Relating To Sustainable Development Goals.","description":"Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB785/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=785&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674436,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Relating To Loan Repayment For Health Care Professionals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the loan repayment program for health care professionals; provided that the funds are matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by funds from a private or another public source. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB661/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=661&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1674437,"bill_number":"SB879","title":"Relating To The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations.","description":"Appropriates funds for the retention of employees of the unemployment insurance division of the department of labor and industrial relations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB879/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=879&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1674438,"bill_number":"SB851","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixteenth senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB851/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=851&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1674439,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes the office of the public advocate. Establishes rights for members of the public with respect to the conduct and operation of the legislature and its members. Specifies procedures for the investigation and reporting of alleged violations of the rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB725/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=725&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1674440,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR6/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=6&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1674441,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Relating To The Employees Retirement System.","description":"Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of all of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB787/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=787&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1674442,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii agricultural investment program within the Agribusiness Development Corporation to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Appropriates funds for program and positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB690/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=690&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1674443,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Relating To Use Of Force In Self-protection.","description":"Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB636/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=636&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1674444,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Relating To Leases.","description":"Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB632/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=632&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1674445,"bill_number":"SB822","title":"Relating To Creative Districts.","description":"Creates a process for the establishment of a creative district. Establishes a 5-year income tax credit for creative districts. Permits counties to enact incentives for creative districts. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to submit an annual report to the Legislature on creative districts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD/CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB822/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=822&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674446,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Relating To Burial Sites.","description":"Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites, or iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-23","last_action":"Referred to JHA/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB764/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=764&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1674448,"bill_number":"SB1068","title":"Relating To Beaches.","description":"Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the promotion of statewide beach assessments and beach and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation and the pursuit of compatible relationships among activities, facilities, Native Hawaiian traditional practices mauka to makai, and natural resources. Appropriates funds to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for the development of a statewide beach assessment study and shoreline adaptation, restoration, and conservation plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1068/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1068&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674449,"bill_number":"SB927","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB927/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=927&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674450,"bill_number":"SB954","title":"Relating To Menstrual Equity.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on any University of Hawaii campus, including the community colleges.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB954/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=954&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674451,"bill_number":"SB951","title":"Relating To The Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Requires a qualified high technology business to be registered to do business in the State and be a small business in order to be eligible for the tax credit. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, firstserved basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from 12/31/2024, to 12/31/2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB951/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=951&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674452,"bill_number":"SB919","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified chiropractor or physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial chiropractor or physician to be paid by the employer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB919/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=919&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674453,"bill_number":"SB1099","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions. Authorizes the use of the surcharge revenues for affordable and workforce housing infrastructure. Allows the counties to use surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure, including roadways, water, and sewer. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1099/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1099&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674454,"bill_number":"SB938","title":"Relating To Housing Capacity.","description":"Requires each county to adopt reasonable standards to allow the construction of up to four dwelling units on any land with an urban state land use district classification that is zoned for residential use where a single-family dwelling unit is permitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB938/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=938&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674455,"bill_number":"SB995","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the general excise tax by 1%. Establishes the teacher salary special fund within the Department of Education. Requires that increased general excise tax revenues be deposited into the teacher salary special fund and the school facilities special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB995/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=995&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1674456,"bill_number":"SB1056","title":"Relating To Speed Limits.","description":"Clarifies that the engineering study required prior to the setting of a maximum speed limit shall not apply to reductions of maximum speed limits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1056/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1056&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674457,"bill_number":"SB1045","title":"Relating To Career And Technical Education.","description":"Establishes a career and technical education working group to strengthen career and technical education in the State's public schools. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1045/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1045&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674458,"bill_number":"SB1168","title":"Relating To Expungement Of Criminal Records.","description":"Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. Requires the Attorney General to issue automatic expungement orders for certain arrests and convictions beginning 12/1/2025. Requires the Judiciary to automatically seal or remove information for certain arrests and convictions from publicly accessible databases beginning 12/1/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1168&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674459,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1018/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1018&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674460,"bill_number":"SB962","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Defines \"waiting room\" within a medical cannabis retail dispensing location and clarifies public access to the waiting room. Adds or clarifies requirements for the dispensary program related to signage, permitted types of manufactured cannabis products, supervision of certain personnel while onsite at retail dispensing locations or medical cannabis production centers, annual reporting requirements for DOH, and DOH's education and training program. Clarifies penalties for violations. Establishes the medical cannabis cultivation site registry and imposes fees. Amends the uses of the medical cannabis registry and regulation special fund. Prohibits the cultivation, production, manufacture, possession, distribution, handling, or dispensation of medical cannabis except by specific persons or entities. Restricts the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to twenty, unless an exemption is obtained from DOH. Prohibits the use or receipt of cannabis as compensation for acting as a primary caregiver to a qualifying patient. Establishes annual reporting requirements for DOH regarding the medical cannabis patient registry program. Requires a report from DBEDT. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB962/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=962&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674461,"bill_number":"SB946","title":"Relating To Acupuncture.","description":"Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners, to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to complete continuing education as determined by the board. Allows the board of acupuncture to issue licenses by reciprocity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB946/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=946&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674462,"bill_number":"SB1052","title":"Relating To Professional License Fee Renewals.","description":"Requires each public employer to pay for the employer's employees' professional license renewal fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1052/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1052&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674463,"bill_number":"SB1049","title":"Relating To Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Contributions.","description":"Sets the amount of the employer contribution to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a fixed percentage of the health benefits plan or life insurance plan premium cost. Makes conforming amendments to remove the amount of contributions by the State and counties to the Hawaii employerunion health benefits trust fund from the scope of collective bargaining negotiations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1049/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1049&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674464,"bill_number":"SB1027","title":"Relating To Combat Sports.","description":"Establishes the combat sports commission of Hawaii. Provides for regulation of combat sports. Prohibits no rules combat or similar contests. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-23 2:06PM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1027/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1027&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674465,"bill_number":"SB963","title":"Relating To State Parks.","description":"Exempts parking lot operations at state parks and operation of concessions at certain state parks from the bidding requirements for concessions operating on public property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB963/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=963&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1674466,"bill_number":"SB931","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires check cashers to report suspected financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults in relation to check cashing. Provides immunity for good faith reporting. Authorizes a check casher to refuse to cash a check in situations of suspected financial exploitation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB931/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=931&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674467,"bill_number":"SB1080","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Establishes that the representative of labor on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board be a person selected by a majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1080/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1080&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674468,"bill_number":"SB929","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation Highways Division to implement recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor regarding compliance with federal funding laws and regulations and information technology authentication. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB929/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=929&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674469,"bill_number":"SB992","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years of age. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB992/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=992&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674470,"bill_number":"SB957","title":"Relating To Mobility Management.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, including funding of positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB957/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=957&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674471,"bill_number":"SB1066","title":"Relating To Fresh Water Security.","description":"Establishes within the Commission on Water Resource Management a water security working group to study and recommend, for legislative consideration and approval, priority capital improvement projects, including funding and financing strategies for each project, that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1066/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1066&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674472,"bill_number":"SB1041","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights, including the court's consideration of family violence and domestic abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1041/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1041&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674473,"bill_number":"SB1131","title":"Relating To Time Share Plans.","description":"Amends the definitions of \"time share interest\" and \"time share plan\" to include any fractional ownership plan for a joint homeownership limited liability company, or any other entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1131&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674474,"bill_number":"SB1169","title":"Relating To Driver's Licenses.","description":"Requires all applicants who are younger than sixty years of age who are applying for or renewing a driver's license to provide proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, beginning 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1169&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674475,"bill_number":"SB987","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB987/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=987&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674476,"bill_number":"SB1046","title":"Relating To Vehicle Weight Taxes.","description":"Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by adding an exemption for certain veterans. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1046/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1046&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674477,"bill_number":"SB1176","title":"Relating To Birth Certificates.","description":"Requires any document that constitutes a certificate of birth issued under the laws of this State to allow for \"nonbinary\" or \"X\" to be a sex or gender marker choice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1176&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674478,"bill_number":"SB969","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB969/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674479,"bill_number":"SB1117","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2023 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction beginning with the sixth year of the credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1117&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674480,"bill_number":"SB1111","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms.","description":"Creates a five-year pilot project for counties with a population of less than 200,000 to regulate the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1111&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674481,"bill_number":"SB1047","title":"Relating To Chapter 457j, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Makes permanent the existing exemption for birth attendants to continue to practice without a license, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1047/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1047&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674482,"bill_number":"SB1093","title":"Relating To The Composting Grant Program.","description":"Establishes and provides moneys for the composting grant program in the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1093/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1093&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674483,"bill_number":"SB1129","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Amends the procurement threshold for small purchases. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:00PM; Conference Room 225","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1129&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674484,"bill_number":"SB1164","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires dealers who sell new or used motor vehicles to display the projected lifetime operating cost of the vehicle with the listed purchase price.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1164&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674485,"bill_number":"SB1035","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts medical and dental services provided by health care providers to patients who receive Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE benefits from the general excise tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1035/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1035&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674486,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Relating To An Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant.","description":"Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, in conjunction with the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, to develop and submit a strategy report to the Legislature by 2025 for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1002/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1002&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674487,"bill_number":"SB1096","title":"Relating To Permits.","description":"Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EDU/HRE, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1096/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1096&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674488,"bill_number":"SB1121","title":"Relating To Homestead Exemptions.","description":"Requires the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1121&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674489,"bill_number":"SB1037","title":"Relating To Limu Kala.","description":"Designates Limu Kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) as the official Hawaii state limu. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1037/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1037&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674490,"bill_number":"SB1152","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1152&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674491,"bill_number":"SB1124","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to increase per-pupil expenditures to $18,000 per student to reflect cost of living adjustments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1124&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674492,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Relating To Coastal Roads.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to engage climate change adaptation measures for the State's low-lying roads and highways. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1006/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1006&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674493,"bill_number":"SB1151","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program.","description":"Exempts University of Hawaii community college students who are enrolled in certificate programs from the requirement to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each academic year to be considered eligible for the Hawaii Community College Promise Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 057, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1151&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674494,"bill_number":"SB1103","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1103&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674495,"bill_number":"SB1170","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing Credits.","description":"Requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for affordable housing units that are constructed pursuant to chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals on June 30, 2031.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1170&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674496,"bill_number":"SB994","title":"Relating To Uhu.","description":"Prohibits all removal of uhu, also known as parrotfish, from state waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB994/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=994&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674497,"bill_number":"SB952","title":"Relating To Childhood Sexual Abuse.","description":"Clarifies provisions related to the statutory limitations on the time periods in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil action. Allows for punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures, if deemed appropriate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB952/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=952&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674498,"bill_number":"SB1178","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Modernizes the definition of \"personal information\" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches. Includes licensees subject to the Insurance Data Security Law pursuant to article 3B, chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, among the businesses deemed compliant with the chapter's security breach notice requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1178&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674499,"bill_number":"SB1083","title":"Relating To Coral Reef Insurance.","description":"Appropriates funds for a three-year continuation of the wind-generated storm damage reef-insurance policy purchased by The Nature Conservancy in November 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1083/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1083&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674500,"bill_number":"SB1161","title":"Relating To Active Duty Military Entitlements.","description":"Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts and provide basic housing allowance. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1161&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674501,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Relating To Native Pollinators.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to develop native pollinator habitats to be deployed on all campuses in the University system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1012/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1012&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674502,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Relating To The Election Of The President.","description":"Establishes presidential preference primary elections. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1005/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1005&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674503,"bill_number":"SB1074","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend The Manner In Which Justices And Judges Are Appointed, Consented To, And Retained.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the appointment of justices and judges. Changes certain time periods for the appointment and senate consent to a justice or judge. Mirrors the appointment and senate consent procedure for district court judges with the appointment and senate consent procedure for supreme court justices and intermediate court of appeals and circuit court judges. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","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) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1074/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1074&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674504,"bill_number":"SB937","title":"Relating To The Land Use Commission.","description":"Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Reduces the number of days by when the Land Use Commission must act for certain actions related to amendments to district boundaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB937/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=937&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674505,"bill_number":"SB1125","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to design and construct photovoltaic panel coverings over playgrounds at all Department of Education schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1125&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674506,"bill_number":"SB1133","title":"Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Extends from 5 business days to 15 calendar days the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement. Requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay the filing of an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules or attempts to schedule a mediation. Requires landlords to provide specific information in the 15-calendar day notice to tenants and certain mediation centers. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1133&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674507,"bill_number":"SB1134","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1134&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674508,"bill_number":"SB1025","title":"Relating To Safe Routes To School.","description":"Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1025/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1025&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674509,"bill_number":"SB1048","title":"Relating To Public Employee Compensation.","description":"Repeals payroll day for public officers and employees by requiring them to be paid pursuant to a predicted payroll schedule, rather than an after-the-fact payroll schedule.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1048/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1048&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674510,"bill_number":"SB1106","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Increases the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit for qualified productions when certain percentages of its below-the-line positions are persons who file income tax returns in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1106&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674511,"bill_number":"SB1145","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1145&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674512,"bill_number":"SB1172","title":"Relating To Medical Devices.","description":"Requires manufacturers of powered medical equipment to make available to powered medical equipment owners and independent repair providers parts, equipment, tools, documentation, and training courses and materials. Requires manufacturers to provide tools to repair equipment having a cost greater than or equal to $100. Creates a right of action by the Attorney General for certain violations of the State's medical device right to repair laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1172&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674513,"bill_number":"SB1135","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating party, less twice the amount of the administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:00PM; Conference Room 225","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1135&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674514,"bill_number":"SB933","title":"Relating To Temporary Restraining Orders.","description":"Authorizes the family courts to allow petitioners to attend TRO hearings remotely upon request. Requires the courts to consider certain factors. Requires the courts to allow petitioners who allege domestic abuse to attend TRO hearings remotely. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 075, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB933/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=933&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674515,"bill_number":"SB918","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Establishes notice requirements for employers under Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law. Requires employers who deny the compensability of an employee's injury to submit a written report supporting the denial to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations within a specified period. Requires employers to furnish to the injured employee up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies for the period immediately following the injury and so long as reasonably needed or until the employer files a written report with the Director denying the compensability of the injury, whichever is earlier. Clarifies that failure to give an employer notice of an employee's injury does not bar a claim for compensation if any person having authority in the interest of the employer had knowledge of the injury.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB918/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=918&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674516,"bill_number":"SB1076","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a digital voter information guide; post the guide on its website in compliance with certain accessibility standards; and mail each ballot with a notice that states a voter information guide may be found on its website. Requires the Attorney General and county corporation counsels to draft explanations of proposed constitutional or charter amendment ballot questions and translate them into certain languages for purposes of the digital voter information guide. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 115, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1076/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1076&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674517,"bill_number":"SB1089","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for commercial property owners that make available parking spaces within the owners' parking lots for use by peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1089/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1089&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674518,"bill_number":"SB1050","title":"Relating To Internal Complaint Procedures.","description":"Clarifies internal complaint procedures for civil service positions by requiring a formal complaint to be filed within twenty working days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1050/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1050&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674519,"bill_number":"SB944","title":"Relating To The Uniform Parentage Act.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to convene a task force to recommend amendments to update existing parentage laws that reflect outdated concepts of families, parenthood, conception and gestation, and parental rights. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 156, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB944/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=944&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674520,"bill_number":"SB1085","title":"Relating To Biometric Information Privacy.","description":"Establishes standards for the collection, storage, retention, and destruction of biometric identifiers and biometric information by private entities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1085/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1085&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674521,"bill_number":"SB1072","title":"Relating To Courts Of Appeal.","description":"Prohibits the State's Supreme Court and Intermediate Appellate Court from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing upon timely petition of any party, if the courts fail to afford the opportunity for parties to submit supplemental briefing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1072/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1072&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674522,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Relating To Health Care Education.","description":"Appropriates funds for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui college, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1015/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674523,"bill_number":"SB1157","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Jury Duty.","description":"Exempts active members of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management agencies from jury duty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1157&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674524,"bill_number":"SB1175","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the department of education to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1175&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674525,"bill_number":"SB953","title":"Relating To Mental Health Licensing.","description":"Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least four hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity. Requires psychologists seeking renewal of their license in the State without full compliance with the continuing education requirement to have completed at least seven hours of continuing education in the next licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, sexual orientation, gender identity, or health equity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB953/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=953&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674526,"bill_number":"SB985","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Theatre Center.","description":"Designates the Hawaii Theatre Center as the Hawaii State Theatre. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB985/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=985&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674527,"bill_number":"SB924","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB924/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=924&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674528,"bill_number":"SB1065","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1065/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1065&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674529,"bill_number":"SB1182","title":"Relating To Asbestos.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on possible means by which the State can reduce the number of single-family dwellings that contain asbestos. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1182&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674530,"bill_number":"SB1127","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Requires the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, in collaboration with the County of Maui and any other private entities the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and County of Maui deem necessary, to submit a report to the Legislature regarding the transfer of the rights for certain small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates moneys and three full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Law Enforcement to provide security at small boat harbors on Maui. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1127&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674531,"bill_number":"SB976","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB976/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674532,"bill_number":"SB1158","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Provides police officers who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after 6/30/2023 with retirement benefits similar to those provided for members of the Employees' Retirement System who became members before 7/1/2012, including but not limited to calculation of retirement allowance, minimum age or years of credited service requirements, and vesting period. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1158&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674533,"bill_number":"SB1143","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Requires the department of transportation to perform routine inspections of highways in the state highway system that are at risk of rockslides every five years and after major rainfall events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1143&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674534,"bill_number":"SB993","title":"Relating To In Vitro Fertilization Insurance Coverage.","description":"Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least two years rather than five years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB993/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=993&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674535,"bill_number":"SB920","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.","description":"Increases minimum liability coverage of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB920/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=920&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674536,"bill_number":"SB928","title":"Relating To Emergency Response Vehicles.","description":"Establishes an Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force to determine the impact of emergency response vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise, the effect on public safety, and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights instead of the use of sirens at night.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB928/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=928&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674537,"bill_number":"SB948","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate the removal of hazardous albizia trees that potentially threaten public and private land. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB948/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=948&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674538,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias public health campaign.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1019/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1019&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674539,"bill_number":"SB1119","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that 0.5 per cent, rather than one per cent, of state fund appropriations for capital improvements shall be transferred into the Works of Art Special Fund. Limits the 0.5 per cent amount to appropriations designated for the construction of new state buildings, properties, or facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1119&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674540,"bill_number":"SB1095","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Amends the definition of \"development\" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, lighting fixtures at existing public facilities, and Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1095/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1095&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674541,"bill_number":"SB981","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment Orders.","description":"Extends the time period that a family court may order continued assisted community treatment. Reduces the time period that a family court needs to determine whether assisted community treatment should continue.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB981/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=981&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674542,"bill_number":"SB1144","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a homelessness coordinator position for the island of Maui within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1144&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674543,"bill_number":"SB1026","title":"Relating To Beach Preservation.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire by eminent domain the fee simple interest to the parcels of land with improvements thereon located between 59-145 and 59-175C Ke Nui Road. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1026/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1026&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674544,"bill_number":"SB1051","title":"Relating To Public Employment.","description":"Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1051/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1051&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674545,"bill_number":"SB1153","title":"Relating To Honolua Bay.","description":"Appropriates funds for the preservation and protection of Honolua bay and Lipoa point. Directs DLNR to create the Honolua bay and Lipoa point subaccount within the special land and development fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1153&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674546,"bill_number":"SB939","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes as a priority guideline for the provision of affordable housing the use of lands leased to the federal government or under federal government control and that are to be returned to the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB939/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=939&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674547,"bill_number":"SB1090","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Establishes requirements for number plates issued for zero-emission, hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles beginning 1/1/2025. Requires the continued use of the rainbow number plate design for hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt or amend its administrative rules to authorize the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and repeal on 1/1/2035 any provision authorizing the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicles.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1090/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1090&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674548,"bill_number":"SB1126","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by increasing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses and dollar limit on amounts creditable that constitute the tax credit. Requires the department of taxation to make annual adjustments for inflation to the adjusted gross income thresholds and dollar limits on amounts creditable. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1126&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674549,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Relating To Neonicotinoids.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1009/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1009&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674550,"bill_number":"SB970","title":"Relating To Sustainable Schools.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish zero-emission vehicle goals and plant-based food goals as part of the sustainable schools initiative. Requires annual report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB970/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=970&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674551,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1001/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1001&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674552,"bill_number":"SB1115","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Increases the percentage rate of weekly workers' compensation benefits for partially dependent parents of a deceased child from twenty-five per cent to fifty per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1115&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674553,"bill_number":"SB960","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents Candidate Advisory Council.","description":"Repeals the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council. Authorizes the Governor to directly appoint members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Effective upon ratification of a constitutional amendment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB960/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=960&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1674554,"bill_number":"SB1040","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to establish the native Hawaiian supportive housing pilot program on the Leeward Coast of Oahu to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, and on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1040/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1040&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674555,"bill_number":"SB955","title":"Relating To Medical Care For Minors.","description":"Authorizes licensed osteopathic physicians and physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advance practice registered nurses, to provide minor-initiated medical care and services. Requires the licensed health care provider to ensure that the covered entity has been notified that minor-initiated medical care and services should not be disclosed. Requires the covered entity to have policies and procedures established to maintain nondisclosure of the minor-initiated medical care and services to the minor's parent or legal guardian. Authorizes the licensed health care provider to submit a claim to the covered entity for the provision of minor-initiated medical care and services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB955/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=955&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674556,"bill_number":"SB1082","title":"Relating To Public Parking Spaces.","description":"Effective January 1, 2025, requires all state- or county-owned parking lots in the State that contain public paid parking spaces to accept payment of parking fees by credit card and debit card. Requires all state- or county-owned parking meters in the State that collect parking fees for any public paid parking space to be maintained in working order to accept payment by credit card and debit card. Requires the department of accounting and general services and the counties to submit reports to the legislature. Defines motor vehicle, parking meter, and public parking space. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1082/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1082&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674557,"bill_number":"SB1028","title":"Relating To Vessels.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, requires rental kayaks to be registered and numbered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and have the identification number affixed to the rental kayak. Requires the Department to establish fees for registration and registration renewal of rental kayaks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1028/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1028&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674558,"bill_number":"SB1155","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires that schedules filed with the candidate committee and noncandidate committee reports include the amount and date of deposit of each contribution and the name and both the mailing and physical address of each contributor who is not a registered voter or a registered political action committee in the State at the time of the contribution; provided that the information be excluded from public inspection and used only for review by the Campaign Spending Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1155&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674559,"bill_number":"SB1185","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Exempts food supply chain businesses from permit or zoning requirements necessary for the installation of a renewable energy technology system or renewable energy storage system. Allows a food supply chain business to self-certify through licensed contractors for renewable energy technology systems and renewable energy storage systems used for its operations. Defines \"food supply chain business\" and \"renewable energy storage system\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET/PSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1185&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674560,"bill_number":"SB940","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Establishes an additional minimum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit of $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB940/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=940&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674561,"bill_number":"SB941","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private agencies to develop housing on or off campus for teachers, educators, and staff and develop classrooms. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to request any state or county agency to render services to the Authority. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to contract to manage the leasing and property management of housing projects or transfer the property to another public agency. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to transfer appropriated funds to partner state agencies for the development of housing and classrooms, subject to approval by the Governor. Appropriates funds out of the School Facilities Special Fund to be expended by the School Facilities Authority for the construction of housing and classrooms. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to adopt administrative rules to lease vacant housing. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 172, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB941/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=941&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1674562,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Relating To Independent Legal Counsel.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel where the opposing party to the reasonably anticipated litigation is the State or another state agency. Provides that fees owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1014/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1014&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674563,"bill_number":"SB1113","title":"Relating To Rent Control.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than five per cent plus the percentage change in the cost of living during the previous twelve months. Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than once over a twelve-month period. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with sixty days' notice before increasing the tenant's rent. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with ninety days' notice before terminating the lease, for tenancies of month-to-month or longer. Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to submit reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1113&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674564,"bill_number":"SB1179","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Requires every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding its limited foreign influence. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1179&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674565,"bill_number":"SB979","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB979/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=979&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674566,"bill_number":"SB978","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Includes any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher, excluding antique pistols and revolvers, and muzzleloaders in the list of prohibited weapons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB978/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=978&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674567,"bill_number":"SB1075","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Repeals the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, literary organization, public school, or public library.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1075/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1075&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674568,"bill_number":"SB1130","title":"Relating To Activity Desks.","description":"Makes a principal of an activity desk, and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, jointly and severally liable for any financial deficiency when the activity desk's client trust account is insufficient to pay consumers or activity providers. Clarifies that an activity desk, along with its principal and all persons with an ownership interest in the activity desk, shall be held liable for statutory violations and subsequent damages. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1130&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674569,"bill_number":"SB1021","title":"Relating To Special Funds.","description":"Authorizes agencies to expend moneys from special funds under the agency's control for capital improvement projects, subject to legislative appropriation or authorization. Prohibits the expenditure of amounts that exceed 20% of the special fund's ceiling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1021/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1021&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674570,"bill_number":"SB1141","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Transfers the rights, powers, functions, duties, resources, and individual budget of the Hawaii State Public Library System relating to workers' compensation for its employees from the Department of Education to the Department of Human Resources Development. Transfers one full-time equivalent permanent position from the Hawaii State Public Library System to the Department of Human Resources Development. Appropriates funds for the salary and benefits of a human resources specialist position to the Department of Human Resources Development. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 146, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1141&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674571,"bill_number":"SB1091","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Authorizes certain counties to use county surcharge on state tax revenues and fuel tax revenues for the repair and maintenance of private roadways that are open to and used by the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1091/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674572,"bill_number":"SB983","title":"Relating To Controlled Substances.","description":"Requires the registration and registration renewal for methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics to be deemed a clinic and for the handling of controlled substances to be contingent upon its location being at least 750 feet away from a school. Gives methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics one year from the effective date of this Act to comply with this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB983/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=983&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674573,"bill_number":"SB1162","title":"Relating To Selective Service.","description":"Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act for an individual to enroll in a state-supported post-secondary educational institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for employment by or service for the State or any of its political subdivisions. Provides exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HRE, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1162&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674574,"bill_number":"SB1114","title":"Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.","description":"Requires HHFDC to establish a five-year dwelling unit revolving fund equity pilot program. Creates one full-time equivalent housing development specialist III position. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1114&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674575,"bill_number":"SB1071","title":"Relating To The Family Court.","description":"Allows cases within the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals that involve a family court judgment, order, or decree affecting the custody of a child or minor to be transferred to the Supreme Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1071/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1071&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674576,"bill_number":"SB980","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB980/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=980&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674577,"bill_number":"SB959","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council for three full-time equivalent academic and support services specialist positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB959/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1674578,"bill_number":"SB930","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Beginning 5/1/2024, allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee for certain applicants at the time a rental application is processed for a dwelling unit; requires the landlord or landlord's agent to provide a receipt for payment of the application screening fee and a breakdown of the fee; and requires the landlord or landlord's agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant. Requires the office of consumer protection to produce and make available informational materials and publicize requirements regarding application fees and related rights and obligations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 200, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB930/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=930&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674579,"bill_number":"SB1059","title":"Relating To Emergency Workers.","description":"Amends the definition of \"emergency worker\" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1059/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1059&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674580,"bill_number":"SB974","title":"Relating To Consumer Data Protection.","description":"Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB974/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=974&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674581,"bill_number":"SB1138","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Elefante Co-Chair; Awa.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1138&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674582,"bill_number":"SB922","title":"Relating To Law Enforcement Reform.","description":"Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB922/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=922&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674583,"bill_number":"SB934","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Ninth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB934/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=934&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674584,"bill_number":"SB990","title":"Relating To Traffic Infractions.","description":"Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in Hawaii, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB990/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674585,"bill_number":"SB1160","title":"Relating To Appeals.","description":"Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1160&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674586,"bill_number":"SB1029","title":"Relating To Measurement Standards.","description":"Prohibits the sale of farm raised fish and wild fish and shellfish without a label stating where the seafood was landed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1029/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1029&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674587,"bill_number":"SB1156","title":"Relating To The Department Of Law Enforcement.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for an additional fifteen full-time equivalent (15.0 FTE) sheriff positions for Central Patrol.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1156&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674588,"bill_number":"SB1070","title":"Relating To Payments Of Support.","description":"Amends the definition of \"income\" to include tips or gratuities for the purposes of determining child and spousal support amounts, assignments, and withholdings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1070/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1070&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674589,"bill_number":"SB1181","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires solar conduit and electrical panel readiness for new residential construction and electric vehicle readiness when an electrical panel and parking area are installed. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1181&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674590,"bill_number":"SB923","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB923/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=923&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674591,"bill_number":"SB935","title":"Relating To Gambling.","description":"Establishes the Gambling Addiction Special Fund within the Department of Human Services for the treatment of gambling addiction for Hawaii residents. Imposes a general excise tax on persons engaged in the arrangement, provision, or sale within the State of vacation packages or other recreational services that promote gambling or gambling devices that is not prohibited by state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB935/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=935&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674592,"bill_number":"SB1078","title":"Relating To Electronic Citations.","description":"Establishes a statewide electronic citation program within the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1078/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1078&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674593,"bill_number":"SB964","title":"Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.","description":"Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB964/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=964&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1674594,"bill_number":"SB1000","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires any person carrying an unloaded firearm in a motor vehicle to locate the firearm so as not to be readily or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle or, if the firearm is being carried in a motor vehicle that does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, to keep the firearm in an enclosed container that is locked, other than the glove compartment or console, and not in plain view.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1000/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674595,"bill_number":"SB1107","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1107&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674596,"bill_number":"SB973","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires rental vehicle companies using state facilities to pay or reimburse the State to construct new or use existing state electric vehicle charging infrastructure at those facilities, beginning January 1, 2028. Establishes a task force to develop a plan to implement electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support one hundred per cent electric vehicle rental car fleets in the State by 2035. Requires annual reports to the Legislature until the task force ends. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB973/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=973&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674597,"bill_number":"SB1092","title":"Relating To Penalties.","description":"Makes driving without a license a civil violation. Establishes fines. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1092/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1092&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674598,"bill_number":"SB1058","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within 30 days of its receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within such time frame and the parties' failure to reach an agreement within ninety day of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate or by January 31 of a year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitute an impasse to which the impasse procedures in section 89-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall apply.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1058/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1058&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674599,"bill_number":"SB1061","title":"Relating To Solar Energy.","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 easement to record that easement 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":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1061/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1061&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674600,"bill_number":"SB968","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to develop, implement, administer, and manage a program to enable parking stall sharing among public employees of the State and a pilot project to provide bicycle storage lockers at facilities where parking is made available to public employees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 202, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB968/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=968&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674601,"bill_number":"SB988","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires associations of condominium owners to purchase earthquake insurance for their entire buildings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB988/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=988&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674602,"bill_number":"SB1184","title":"Relating To Golf Carts.","description":"Prohibits golf carts from operating at a speed greater than twenty-five miles per hour. Prohibits neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts from being driven on highways with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles, except for crossing an intersection at a highway with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five miles. Restricts operation of neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts to daylight hours unless the vehicle is equipped with headlights. Authorizes county police departments to confiscate neighborhood electric vehicles or golf carts at the time of violation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1184&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674603,"bill_number":"SB1069","title":"Relating To Fisher Safety.","description":"Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1069/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1069&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674604,"bill_number":"SB1105","title":"Relating To The Model State Right-to-repair Law.","description":"Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. Excludes certain manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and importers of certain motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment, all-terrain sports vehicles and motorcycles, heavy construction equipment, and medical equipment valued at or over $100,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1105&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674605,"bill_number":"SB989","title":"Relating To Unmanned Aircraft Systems.","description":"Establishes the offense of trespass with an unmanned aircraft system as a misdemeanor. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 058, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB989/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=989&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674606,"bill_number":"SB991","title":"Relating To Public Records.","description":"Imposes a cap on costs charged to reproduce certain government records. Waives reproduction costs charged for the first one hundred pages if disclosure serves the public interest. Waives costs charged to duplicate certain government records in an electronic format. Imposes a cap on costs charged to search for, review, and segregate records. Provides for a waiver of fees when a record's disclosure serves the public interest. Appropriates funds for positions within the Office of Information Practices. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB991/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674607,"bill_number":"SB1154","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to open a docket and set a procedural schedule to determine whether and by which rules government agencies may engage in wheeling of electricity that is produced by renewable energy sources from their own facilities to another government agency's facilities, subject to certain restrictions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1154&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674608,"bill_number":"SB1086","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the State Highway Safety Council to the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Amends the composition and duties of the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Effective 7/1/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 242, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1086/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1086&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674609,"bill_number":"SB1122","title":"Relating To The Advice And Consent Of The Senate.","description":"Requires nominees for the position of Deputy Director, First Deputy, or Deputy Chair, as the case may be, of principal departments and multiple deputy directors; first deputies; deputy chairs, as the case may be, for each department that has multiple individuals who serve in the same role to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires a person to file a disclosure of financial interest within thirty days of a person's nomination to any state position enumerated in section 84-17(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1122&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674610,"bill_number":"SB972","title":"Relating To Motor Carriers.","description":"Increases fines for any operator of a motor vehicle carrier using a vehicle for commercial tour operations who is not registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Increases penalty for any person who advertises as a motor carrier of passengers without a valid certificate or permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB972/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=972&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674611,"bill_number":"SB1173","title":"Relating To Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits a person from causing a diesel- or gas-powered vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle. Establishes a minimum $500 fine for violators. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 223, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1173&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674612,"bill_number":"SB1104","title":"Relating To Cannabis For Medical Use.","description":"Amends the definition of \"cannabis\" to include cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Defines \"cannabis cutting\" and \"cannabis propagule\". Requires a licensed dispensary's production center to submit to DOH an inventory of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires a licensed dispensary's retail dispensing location to submit to DOH the total amount of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds purchased. Allows qualifying patients, primary caregivers who are authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical use, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of qualifying out-of-state patients to purchase cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds from licensed dispensaries in the State under certain conditions. Establishes quantity limits and quality requirements for the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding the dispensing of cannabis propagules, cuttings, and seeds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1104&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674613,"bill_number":"SB1120","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Requires the State Art Museum to provide opportunities for the counties and private organizations located in Hawaii to display art through loan arrangements with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts under the Arts in Public Places Program. Provides that art loans to a non-museum or public institution may be subject to a fee determined by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Provides that artists who reside in Hawaii receive selection preference for the Arts in Public Places Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1120&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674614,"bill_number":"SB971","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Requires the department of education and state public charter school commission to collect certain data on county bus pass usage for public high school and charter high school students. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of education and to the state public charter school commission to provide public high school and charter high school students with bus passes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB971/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=971&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674615,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Relating To Employee Benefits.","description":"Expands the State's temporary disability insurance (TDI) coverage to, and exempt from TDI benefit eligibility requirements that are employment-related, employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the employee's childbirth or provision of kangaroo care to, or expression of breast milk for, the employee's child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Extend under certain conditions, the temporary disability benefit payment period and family leave period for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to a preterm birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit or birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit for more than eight weeks. Defines \"kangaroo care\" and \"preterm birth\". Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase \"pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition\" is used.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1007/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1007&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674616,"bill_number":"SB1062","title":"Relating To Rural Districts.","description":"Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1062/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1062&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674617,"bill_number":"SB1136","title":"Relating To State Parks.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Makena State Park in Maui County. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1136&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674618,"bill_number":"SB1081","title":"Relating To Safe Routes To School.","description":"Establishes the safe routes to school advisory committee within the Planning Branch of the Highways Division of the Department of Transportation. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1081/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1081&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674619,"bill_number":"SB958","title":"Relating To School Psychology.","description":"Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Requires all school psychologists to be licensed by 7/1/2025. Increases the composition of the board of psychology to include two school psychologists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB958/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=958&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1674620,"bill_number":"SB1098","title":"Relating To Liability.","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":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1098/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1098&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674621,"bill_number":"SB1043","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Decriminalizes and legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of cannabis in a specified quantity. Entitles persons arrested or convicted of certain marijuana offenses from custody or incarceration. Entitles certain persons to the expungement of their arrest and conviction records, unless the prosecutor can demonstrate good cause against the issuance of an expungement order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1043/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1043&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674622,"bill_number":"SB1174","title":"Relating To Crosswalk Safety.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to program intersections to allow walk signals to commence four seconds before the green light is given to motor vehicle traffic when the walk button has been pressed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1174&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674623,"bill_number":"SB986","title":"Relating To Tax Haven Abuse.","description":"Requires corporations to include the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB986/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=986&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674624,"bill_number":"SB1084","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires dealers selling new light trucks, including sports utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, and minivans, to disclose to prospective consumers that larger vehicles pose an increased danger to pedestrians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1084/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1084&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674625,"bill_number":"SB1079","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Requires courts to, upon application to the court, expunge records of convictions, if the sentencing occurred before 1998, for first-time offenses involving: (1) operating a vehicle after consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one years; and (2) certain property offenses. Takes effect 7/1/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1079/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1079&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674626,"bill_number":"SB1142","title":"Relating To Whales.","description":"Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL/TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1142&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674627,"bill_number":"SB1110","title":"Relating To Consumer Data Protection.","description":"Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes that a violation of the consumer data privacy act constitutes an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade of commerce. Authorizes a person injured by a violation of the personal consumer data act to bring a civil action against a controller or processor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1110&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674628,"bill_number":"SB1139","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, 50% of the project's units for certain low-income tenants in order to be eligible for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1139&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674629,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Relating To Commuting.","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop and implement a comprehensive commuting choice benefit program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1003/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1003&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674630,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires monthly rather than annual reporting of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information, site information, and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the department of agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1011/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1011&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674631,"bill_number":"SB984","title":"Relating To Family.","description":"Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse if the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Prohibits a mediator from engaging in mediation where there are allegations of domestic abuse unless certain requisites are met. Prohibits a court from requiring mediation in paternity proceedings if there is a temporary restraining order or a protective order in effect and the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Allows the court to order mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse but there is no temporary restraining order or no protective order, under certain circumstances. Replaces the term \"family violence\" with \"domestic abuse\" in section 58041.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB984/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=984&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674632,"bill_number":"SB1055","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Specifies that the practice of election fraud intimidation includes, among other actions (1) The carrying of any firearm or weapon and (2) The act of photographing the face of any voter without permission from both the voter and an appropriate election official when such actions occur at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1055/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1055&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674633,"bill_number":"SB1132","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to identify a central area on Maui and plan a hemp decorticator facility for the use of interested parties in the area. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674634,"bill_number":"SB1166","title":"Relating To The Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.","description":"Allows for the renewal of driver's licenses online in addition to by mail. Effective 7/1/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 243, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1166&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674635,"bill_number":"SB1030","title":"Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks.","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve conservation habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. Authorizes the department to contract a third-party administrator for the operation of the mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Defines \"conservation mitigation bank\". Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1030/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1030&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674636,"bill_number":"SB1022","title":"Relating To The Early Learning Board.","description":"Amends the composition and qualifications of the Early Learning Board to consist of individuals from each county, instead of from particular entities or types of providers. Establishes general qualifications for the members of the Early Learning Board appointed by the Governor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 170, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1022/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1022&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674637,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Relating To Taxation Of Aviation Fuel.","description":"Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1008/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1008&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674638,"bill_number":"SB1177","title":"Relating To Dogs.","description":"Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or manager's discretion, provided that certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1177&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674639,"bill_number":"SB1183","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to include a statement on desecration laws in the plants and animals declaration form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1183&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674640,"bill_number":"SB1147","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires condominium associations and planned community associations that have a service agreement with a towing company to maintain and provide to the towing company a \"do not tow\" list of authorized resident vehicles. Prohibits authorized vehicles that are on the \"do not tow\" list from being towed, unless authorized by certain individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1147&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674641,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Adds a voluntary non-opioid option to the sample advance health-care directive form. Establishes that a prescription presented or electronically transmitted to a pharmacy shall be presumed valid and grants pharmacists immunity from civil, criminal, and professional liability for dispensing an opioid in contravention of a patient's non-opioid directive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1017/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1017&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674642,"bill_number":"SB1109","title":"Relating To Sports Wagering.","description":"Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1109&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674643,"bill_number":"SB926","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Authorizes pedestrians to act contrary to the statewide traffic code when a reasonably careful pedestrian would determine that there is no immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB926/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=926&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674644,"bill_number":"SB1108","title":"Relating To Online Fantasy Sports.","description":"Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1108&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674645,"bill_number":"SB1088","title":"Relating To Paid Leave.","description":"Provides public employees with up to 2 hours of paid leave each calendar year to attend a scheduled physical examination with a licensed physician.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1088/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1088&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674646,"bill_number":"SB1032","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of Presidential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Requires the department of land and natural resources to complete and maintain a current inventory of all public lands that are located outside the sea level rise exposure and special flood hazard areas. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high risk areas. Expands the climate change adaptation priority guidelines. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1032/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1032&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674647,"bill_number":"SB1171","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires that funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund be used to provide zero interest loans or grants to certain buyers and aid certain existing-for sale projects that have received funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates funds out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for certain purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1171&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674648,"bill_number":"SB942","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled eliquid products. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB942/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=942&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674649,"bill_number":"SB965","title":"Relating To Green Transportation Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB965/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=965&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674650,"bill_number":"SB1140","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Sun Screening Devices.","description":"Exempts from restrictions on light transmittance percentages of certain motor vehicle sun screening devices persons having skin cancer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1140&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674651,"bill_number":"SB1148","title":"Relating To An Aircraft Service And Maintenance Tax Credit.","description":"Establishes a five-year income tax credit for general excises taxes paid on qualified aircraft service and maintenance expenses of the qualified taxpayer. Sunsets 12/31/2028.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1148&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674652,"bill_number":"SB1077","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to establish a ballot-tracking system that allows all voters to receive alerts regarding the mailing, receipt, and counting of their ballots returned by mail. Requires the counties to immediately notify the Office of the Lieutenant Governor upon mailing and receipt of absentee ballots by mail. Appropriates funds to the counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1077/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1077&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674653,"bill_number":"SB1053","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Effective January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1053/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1053&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674654,"bill_number":"SB1064","title":"Relating To Dam And Appurtenance Safety.","description":"Establishes the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve or remove deficient dams and appurtenances as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grants. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 134, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1064/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1064&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674655,"bill_number":"SB1150","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1150&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674656,"bill_number":"SB1038","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"Temporarily allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system and two-way, real-time audio-only communications in certain circumstances. Defines \"interactive telecommunications system\". Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 12/31/2025. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1038/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1038&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674657,"bill_number":"SB961","title":"Relating To Feral Chicken Control.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to control the State's feral chicken population. Requires the establishment of a complaint hotline that may be used to report nuisances and health hazards caused by the presence of feral chickens and to request removal of the feral chickens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB961/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=961&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1674658,"bill_number":"SB1112","title":"Relating To Short-term Rentals.","description":"Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between one and five months for inter-island relocations and temporary workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1112&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674659,"bill_number":"SB1123","title":"Relating To Permitted Interactions.","description":"Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1123&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674660,"bill_number":"SB1073","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Clarifies that the disqualification requirements for judges also apply to justices. Establishes a process by which a party before an appellate court in the State, who believes that the judge or justice presiding over their case may have a disqualifying conflict of interest, may move for a hearing on possible conflict of interest. Prohibits the appellate court judge or justice who is subject to the motion to hear or rule on the motion but allows them to file a response or voluntarily recuse themselves from presiding over the pending action or proceeding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1073/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1073&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674661,"bill_number":"SB1031","title":"Relating To The State Historic Preservation Division.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources' state historic preservation division for a library digitization process and for the division's operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1031/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1031&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674662,"bill_number":"SB1100","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Section 12, Of The Hawaii Constitution To Authorize The Counties To Issue Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize the Counties to issue tax increment bonds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1100&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674663,"bill_number":"SB949","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires that any secure psychiatric rehabilitation program operated or contracted for by the Department of Health must be a forensic facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB949/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=949&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674664,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Amends the definition of \"restricted use pesticide\" to include malathion. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1010/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1010&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674665,"bill_number":"SB925","title":"Relating To A Wealth Asset Tax.","description":"Establishes a wealth asset tax of one percent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Takes effect 03/22/75. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB925/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=925&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674666,"bill_number":"SB1097","title":"Relating To Transportation.","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 transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1097/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1097&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674667,"bill_number":"SB1128","title":"Relating To Health Care Services.","description":"Exempts gross proceeds from medical services provided by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses acting in the capacity of a primary care provider from the general excise tax. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1128&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674668,"bill_number":"SB932","title":"Relating To Shoreline Setbacks.","description":"Increases shoreline setback requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB932/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=932&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674669,"bill_number":"SB977","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Allows for judicial review of orders fixing minimum terms of imprisonment. Specifies that in any civil action brought by the petitioner seeking compensation of any kind or nature whatsoever as a result of, related to, or arising from a conviction and imprisonment for crimes for which the person was actually innocent, any recovery will offset, dollar for dollar, the total award made in the civil action against whom claims are asserted. Repeals section 661B-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB977/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=977&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674670,"bill_number":"SB1167","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Protect Individual Reproductive Rights.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the right to abortion and contraceptives. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1167&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674671,"bill_number":"SB999","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB999/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=999&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674672,"bill_number":"SB1039","title":"Relating To Environmental Crimes.","description":"Establishes the Environmental Crimes Unit within the Office of the Attorney General. Makes the disposal of motor vehicle tires in violation of State law governing recovery of used motor vehicle tire recovery a petty demeanor crime. Establishes a $1 motor vehicle tire surcharge to be imposed on every replacement tire installed on a motor vehicle in the State after September 30, 2023. Requires tire retailers and tire wholesalers who install replacement tires to pay the surcharge to the Department of Health, and the Department of Health to deposit the revenues into the Environmental Management Special Fund. Allows the Department of Health to use the Environmental Management Special Fund to fund the Environmental Crimes Unit. Appropriates Funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS/AEN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1039/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1039&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674673,"bill_number":"SB945","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Digital Currency Licensure.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the Digital Currency Innovation Lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. (CD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB945/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=945&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674674,"bill_number":"SB1024","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions. Establishes the clean ground transportation working group and the interisland and clean transportation working group. Requires reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission and the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 226, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1024/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1024&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674675,"bill_number":"SB997","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires notice and identification of certain top donors who contributed to a noncandidate committee. Changes the requirement of certain information from the schedules filed with the noncandidate committee reports. Removes certain information required for the late contribution report. Increases the amount of disbursement for electioneering communication that is required to be disclosed. Requires noncandidate committees that make only independent expenditures and spend over $10,000 to maintain transfer records and provide certain notice to donors. Repeals the top contribution identification requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB997/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=997&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674676,"bill_number":"SB1087","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Renames the state highway safety council as the state highway safety and modernization council and amends the composition and duties of the council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1087/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1087&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674677,"bill_number":"SB996","title":"Relating To Water.","description":"Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB996/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=996&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1674678,"bill_number":"SB1137","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after 5 years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1137&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674679,"bill_number":"SB956","title":"Relating To Marriage.","description":"Provides for the replacement of certificates of marriage for individuals who have changed their gender, sex, and, if applicable, name.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB956/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=956&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674680,"bill_number":"SB1023","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Appropriates funds for the preschool open doors program and executive office on early learning to expand access to preschool and to implement program changes required by previous acts. Requires DHS to provide reimbursements to providers participating in the preschool open doors program and adjust the reimbursement rates at least once every two years. Expands the types of entities from which a preschool open doors service provider may obtain accreditation. Expands the preschool open doors program and public prekindergarten program application process to eligible three-year-old children. Authorizes the preschool open doors special fund to accept federal funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1023/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1023&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1674681,"bill_number":"SB921","title":"Relating To Limitations Of Actions.","description":"Clarifies that no statute of repose shall affect a condominium association's right of action against a condominium developer sooner than two years after the period of developer control terminates.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Act 029, 5/4/2023, veto override.","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB921/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=921&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674682,"bill_number":"SB975","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of \"tobacco products\" for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Amends the license and permit fees for wholesalers, dealers, and retailers. Beginning 1/1/2024, imposes an excise tax on each electronic smoking device or e-liquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer. Repeals the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit under the department of the attorney general. Repeals provisions governing delivery sales. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-06","last_action":"Act 062, 06/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).","last_action_date":"2023-06-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB975/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=975&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674683,"bill_number":"SB982","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Permits interested parties to request the director of health to file an assisted community treatment petition on behalf of the interested party. Requires final orders for a petition to be filed within thirty days of the date an assisted community treatment petition is filed. Permits the family court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Permits the subject of a petition to stipulate to the proposed order and for the court to enter the stipulated order without an evidentiary hearing. Requires the department of health to report to the legislature on the number of requests for petitions submitted to the director of health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB982/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=982&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674684,"bill_number":"SB936","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to prioritize the allocation of low-income housing tax credits to state-owned development projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB936/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=936&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1674685,"bill_number":"SB1036","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Fishing Practices.","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue special activity permits for the purpose of recognizing and protecting individuals exercising their Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1036/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1036&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674686,"bill_number":"SB1057","title":"Relating To Employment Earnings.","description":"Requires certain job listings to include an hourly rate or salary range. Prohibits an employer from discriminating between employees because of any protected category established under state law, by paying wages to employees in an establishment at a rate less than the rate at which the employer pays wages to other employees in the establishment for substantially similar work. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 203, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1057/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1057&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674687,"bill_number":"SB1063","title":"Relating To The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"Increases the percentage of the Land Conservation Fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the Land Conservation Fund. Appropriates funds from the Land Conservation Fund for the resource land acquisition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1063/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1063&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674688,"bill_number":"SB1033","title":"Relating To Aquatic Resources.","description":"Expands the department of land and natural resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the board of land and natural resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in response to new or previously benign aquatic nuisance species, in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available data. Creates new fines for violations of rules pertaining to the department's prevention of or response to previously benign aquatic nuisance species. Authorizes the department to prevent or respond to threats from aquatic nuisance species from all discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel, not just ballast water and hull fouling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1033/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1033&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674689,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chair's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Increases number of commission members from seven to eight, with only five of eight required to have substantial experience in water resource management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1013/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1013&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674690,"bill_number":"SB947","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a director of health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires certain information regarding cesspools on real property to be included in seller mandatory disclosures on real property transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB947/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674691,"bill_number":"SB1060","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1060/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1060&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674692,"bill_number":"SB943","title":"Relating To School-based Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to fund school health support staff to sustain the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB943/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=943&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674693,"bill_number":"SB1118","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children over a four-year period. Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of nonprescription drugs, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment over a four-year period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1118&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674694,"bill_number":"SB998","title":"Relating To The Spaying And Neutering Of Animals.","description":"Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the Spay and Neuter Special Fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB998/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674695,"bill_number":"SB1034","title":"Relating To Public Parking At Ala Wai Boat Harbor.","description":"Requires the maintenance of at least three hundred parking stalls at Ala Wai Boat Harbor at no cost for recreational ocean access and for the practice of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1034/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1674696,"bill_number":"SB1180","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1180&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674697,"bill_number":"SB1054","title":"Relating To Non-compete Clauses.","description":"Prohibits non-compete and non-solicit clauses in employment contracts relating to employees of a restaurant, retail store, newspaper, magazine, news agency, press association, wire service, or radio or television transmission station or network.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1054/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674698,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1004/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1004&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1674699,"bill_number":"SB1094","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Expands the jurisdiction of county land use decision-making authorities, enabling them to amend the district boundaries of lands less than fifty acres, from lands less than fifteen acres. Limits the Land Use Commission's authority over special permits for housing that includes workforce or affordable housing units with a minimum twenty-five per cent of market units on land the area of which is greater than fifty acres or for lands designated as important agricultural lands, by providing that the Land Use Commission shall only add additional restrictions or disapprove a petition. Requires the Land Use Commission to run its special permit process concurrently with the appropriate county Land Use Commission for these special permits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1094/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1094&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674700,"bill_number":"SB1102","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms.","description":"Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1102&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674701,"bill_number":"SB1042","title":"Relating To Child Search And Seizure.","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"imminent harm\". Requires police officers to comply with exigency requirements when removing a child from the child's home and to promptly submit a police report documenting specific, articulable evidence of imminent harm to the child that warranted the child's immediate removal. Requires the State to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation of reported child abuse or neglect. Requires police officers to have parental consent, a court order, or evidence of exigent circumstances, when interviewing a child at school or removing the child to protective custody to complete an investigation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1042/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1042&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1674702,"bill_number":"SB1146","title":"Relating To Online Fantasy Sports.","description":"Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Department of Education and for the acquisition, designing, construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of county main and general thoroughfares, highways, and other streets. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1146&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674703,"bill_number":"SB967","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an organic foods production tax credit for farmers investing into the organic certification process.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB967/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=967&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674704,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Relating To Public-private Partnerships For The Delivery Of Health Care Services.","description":"Expands the definition of \"private entity\" to include business organizations that are authorized to transact business in the State, including nonprofit management entities that have a certificate of need or license to operate one or more community hospitals or hospitals serving a rural population licensed under the laws of any state. Beginning 1/1/2024, require the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation to provide written comments to the governor before the State enters into any new agreement with a private entity or modifies or terminates any existing agreement to transfer the right and responsibility to manage, operate and otherwise provide health care services at one or more facilities of the Maui regional system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1016/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1016&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674705,"bill_number":"SB950","title":"Relating To Nonprofit Organizations.","description":"Clarifies the GET exemption for unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB950/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=950&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1674706,"bill_number":"SB1020","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medication used for the treatment of obesity or weight loss management for a covered individual who is overweight and has one or more related comorbidities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1020/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1020&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674707,"bill_number":"SB1067","title":"Relating To Public Access.","description":"Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes a county to require the subdivider or developer to establish a stewardship fund, controlled by the county, for maintenance purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1067/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1067&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674708,"bill_number":"SB1149","title":"Relating To Buildings.","description":"Requires state and county agencies to process the aggregated energy and water data of certain properties through the federal ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and submit the benchmarking data to the office of planning and sustainable development. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1149&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1674709,"bill_number":"SB1163","title":"Relating To Civil Air Patrol.","description":"Appropriates funds for civilian auxiliary aviation services of the type performed by the civil air patrol. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 204, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674710,"bill_number":"SB1159","title":"Relating To County Police Departments.","description":"Clarifies when the identity of a police officer, who has been suspended or discharged following a misconduct incident, is to be disclosed in a county police department's annual report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1159&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674711,"bill_number":"SB966","title":"Relating To Disposal Of Solid Waste.","description":"Subjects to forfeiture any vehicle used in the commission of felony disposal of solid waste or petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 201, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB966/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=966&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674712,"bill_number":"SB1165","title":"Relating To Voter Registration.","description":"Establishes a process, beginning on January 1, 2024, for automatically preregistering or registering University of Hawaii System students who are at least sixteen years old to vote. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HRE, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1674713,"bill_number":"SB1116","title":"Relating To Telework.","description":"Clarifies that there is a presumption of a nexus for certain nonresident employees who telework. Amends the income tax law to apply to the total income of certain nonresident employees who telework. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1116&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674714,"bill_number":"SB1101","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude tax increment bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of tax increment bonds and excluding tax increment bonds from determinations of the Counties' funded debt is ratified. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1674715,"bill_number":"SB1044","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to hire complex-based licensed behavioral health specialists for Hawaii's rural public schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1044/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1044&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1676013,"bill_number":"SB1189","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Requires candidates, or the treasurer of their candidate committee, to file a preliminary campaign finance report on February 28 of the year of a general election. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 119, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1189&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1676018,"bill_number":"SB1197","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Designates the Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii as the Chief Procurement Officer for the University and appropriates funds for the transition. Appropriates general obligation bond funds to University of Hawaii, Systemwide Support (UOH900) to renew, improve, and modernize facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1197&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1676020,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Relating To Real Estate Transactions.","description":"When residential real property lies within the shoreline area, mandates the seller to include in the disclosure statement notification of all existing permitted and unpermitted erosion control structures on the parcel or on state land adjacent to the parcel, the annual coastal erosion rate, and the actual distance of the dwelling from the vegetation line for all sandy shoreline parcels.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB840/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=840&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1676028,"bill_number":"SB1204","title":"Relating To Reducing The Harms In The Sex Trade.","description":"Decriminalizes prostitution. Increases the rights for victims of sex trafficking. Requires the county prosecutors to file motions or applications to expunge certain prostitution convictions. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1676032,"bill_number":"SB1212","title":"Relating To Campaign Finance.","description":"Prohibits any campaign website for any candidate or candidate committee from containing information or manipulating content in any manner that is designed to induce a noncandidate committee to use that content to make expenditures supporting the candidate or candidate committee in a manner suggested by the candidate or candidate committee based on a reasonable person standard. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to adopt rules. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1212&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1676036,"bill_number":"SB1216","title":"Relating To The Sexual Exploitation Of Minors.","description":"Establishes the sexual exploitation of minors steering committee to investigate issues related to sexually exploited minors. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1216&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1676047,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Relating To Long-term Care.","description":"Reestablishes the Long-Term Care Commission within the University of Hawaii College of Social Sciences' Social Science Research Institute to identify further needed reforms of Hawaii's long-term care system. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB838/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=838&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1676053,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Relating To Court-appointed Attorneys.","description":"Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB829/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=829&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1676057,"bill_number":"SB1201","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires condominium associations to register on an annual basis, rather than on a biennial basis. Adds an additional annual condominium education trust fund fee to be used to support the annual registration with attached documents of the association. Amends the documents required for condominium association registration. Broadens the list of documents an association shall maintain. Amends the requirements and procedures for a condominium association to provide association documents to unit owners. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1201&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1676064,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Relating To Proposed Housing Developments.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or an eligible developer to prepare an environmental impact statement for any proposed housing project on lands zoned as preservation or conservation by the applicable county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB839/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=839&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1676067,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Requires the counties to adopt ordinances by 7/1/2024 to allow religious institutions, educational institutions, and medical institutions to build housing units on land that the institutions own for purchase in fee simple or use by the institutions, their employees, or their contractors, regardless of current zoning restrictions. Requires institutions to own housing units for thirty years before offering the housing units for sale. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB814/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=814&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1676074,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Relating To Occupational Licensure.","description":"Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements. Subjects all holders of a practice privilege to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the board of public accountancy. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB797/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=797&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676078,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Relating To Emergency Preparedness.","description":"Requires the DOE to develop and maintain a communication strategy and outreach plan for emergency management and disaster preparedness. Requires the DOE to provide updated information to parents and guardians about its communication strategy and outreach plan no later than thirty days after the beginning of each school year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB827/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=827&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1676089,"bill_number":"SB1203","title":"Relating To Professional And Vocational Licensing.","description":"Creates licensure and regulation requirements for managers of homeowners' associations, planned community associations, cooperative housing corporations, and unit owners' associations in the State. Establishes an Association Manager Licensing Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1203&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1676094,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Relating To American Sign Language.","description":"Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 246, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB834/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=834&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1676100,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Relating To The Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to meet with Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind stakeholders and members of the Hawaii deaf community regarding the development of a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB830/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=830&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1676108,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Relating To Condominium Reserve Requirements.","description":"Requires condominiums to include the estimated cost of fire safety equipment or installations as part of their estimated replacement reserves.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB803/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=803&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676112,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2024 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. Effective 01/01/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB818/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=818&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1676118,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Law Enforcement Activities.","description":"Establishes the right of persons to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for violations of the right to record law enforcement activities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB806/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=806&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676128,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Adds the requirement of notifying the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the gun permit application background check process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB804/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=804&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676136,"bill_number":"SB1217","title":"Proposing To Amend Article V Of The State Constitution To Raise The State Residency Requirement For Candidates For Governor And Lieutenant Governor.","description":"Proposes to amend the state Constitution to provide that, beginning with the 2026 general election, the minimum state residency requirement for a candidate for Governor or Lieutenant Governor shall be raised from 5 years to 30 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1217&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1676139,"bill_number":"SB1213","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires all private schools to develop and implement comprehensive action plans for the management of anaphylaxis in their respective schools, including administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. Establishes certain immunity from liability for designated private school employees and agents who administer auto-injectable epinephrine during emergencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1213&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1676144,"bill_number":"SB1194","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a financial literacy pilot project within the elementary, intermediate, and high schools in the Castle-Kahuku complex area during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1676151,"bill_number":"SB1199","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.","description":"Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1199&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1676159,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Relating To Vital Statistics.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, allows a qualified applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Establishes information required for an applicant to change their sex designation on their birth certificate. Requires the Department of Health to create and make available necessary forms beginning 7/1/2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB805/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=805&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676162,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB802/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=802&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676176,"bill_number":"SB1195","title":"Relating To Waiahole Valley.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to report to the Legislature on the progress and ultimate outcome of the ongoing lease rent renegotiations and to recommend whether the management duties for the valley should be transferred from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to a different state entity. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1195&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1676180,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Relating To The State Plan.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of \"green infrastructure\". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB837/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=837&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1676187,"bill_number":"SB1206","title":"Relating To Deposits Of Public Funds.","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to consider, prior to the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1206&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1676193,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than sixteen years during the person's lifetime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB796/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=796&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676196,"bill_number":"SB1192","title":"Relating To Substitute Teachers.","description":"Establishes minimum hour and daily pay rates for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 to 2028-2029 school years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1192&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1676211,"bill_number":"SB1188","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract, or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F and their family members from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1188&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1676213,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Relating To The Financial Sustainability Of The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to retain the services of a consultant to prepare a financial sustainability plan for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and its member regions. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB836/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=836&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1676220,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Relating To Public Office.","description":"Prohibits persons convicted of certain felony offenses against public administration from becoming a candidate for or holding public office for a sufficient duration after the person's final discharge.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB799/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=799&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676229,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Relating To Civil Legal Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB811/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676230,"bill_number":"SB1211","title":"Relating To The Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes within the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Malama Ohana Working Group to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Allows the Office of Wellness and Resilience to contract with an administrative facilitator to provide necessary support for the Malama Ohana Working Group in carrying out its duties. Requires the Malama Ohana Working Group to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2025 and be dissolved upon the adjournment thereof. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1211&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1676234,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Relating To Gas Appliances.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the installation of gas appliances in new construction within the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB835/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=835&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1676240,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Relating To Deaths Within The Correctional System.","description":"Expands the scope of reports on correctional facility and community correctional center deaths that are submitted to the governor and legislature. Requires certain reports to be published on the department of corrections and rehabilitation website. Mandates public access to other information reported. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 022, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB823/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=823&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1676254,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Relating To Public Procurement.","description":"Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB816/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=816&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1676260,"bill_number":"SB1200","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Requires an independent evaluation of a child's parents before a child is returned to the child's family home, under certain conditions. Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Provides a child's biological grandparents with certain rights and duties. Amends the definition of \"aggravated circumstances\". Includes grandparents under the definition of \"family\". Amends definition of \"incapacitated person\". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by an independent provider with certain specialized training. Establishes certain requirements for interviewees, documentation, and assessments by DHS. Requires foster placement preference to be given to relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes certain requirements for DHS when conducting investigations. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Specifies that a department social worker shall be unbiased and reflect no prejudice in their professional assessments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1200&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1676264,"bill_number":"SB1186","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Authorizes write-in voting. Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure. Applies to elections conducted on or after 7/1/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1186&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1676268,"bill_number":"SB1207","title":"Relating To State Building Codes.","description":"Exempts any code with an official publication date within four years of the prior code publication date from certain adoption requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1207&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1676275,"bill_number":"SB1190","title":"Relating To County Ethics Commissions.","description":"Provides standards for the selection of county Ethics Commission members to ensure their impartiality and independence. Effective 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1676279,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Relating To The State Traffic Code.","description":"Permits the use of a vehicle for the purposes of human habitation in any public parking lot operated by a state department, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB826/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=826&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1676287,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Relating To Sidewalks.","description":"Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of sitting or lying on a public sidewalk. Contains exceptions, including for expressive activities that are protected by the First Amendment, and for medical emergencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB813/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=813&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1676295,"bill_number":"SB1209","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for the gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1209&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1676304,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Prohibits the counties from imposing inclusionary zoning requirements. Requires the counties to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB815/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1676306,"bill_number":"SB1193","title":"Relating To Albizia.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a grant program to assist persons who use albizia trees to create usable commercial products or are developing ways to use albizia trees to create usable products. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in consultation with certain academic units of the University of Hawaii, to study economically feasible ways in which businesses may use albizia trees to produce usable commercial products, including housing, throughout the State. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1193&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1676314,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Relating To Student Transportation.","description":"Requires the department of education to establish a student bus fare rate system to include free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB828/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=828&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1676322,"bill_number":"SB1205","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. Updates landlord-tenant code to ensure a basic level of health housing that will improve health, education, and achievement outcomes for the most vulnerable of children while minimizing long-term costs to the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1205&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1676323,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Relating To Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Limits a holdover trustee's time in office to one hundred twenty calendar days after the trustee's term ends.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB801/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=801&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676338,"bill_number":"SB1210","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1210&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1676339,"bill_number":"SB1202","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Expands the real estate commissions enforcement authority to include violations of requirements for association meetings and board of director elections. Requires newly elected or appointed condominium association board members to certify in writing compliance with specified duties and obligations. Clarifies electronic voting device procedures. Eliminates proxy voting for condominium associations. Establishes additional requirements and procedures for association meetings and board of director elections, including notices of election, notice of intent to run for election, ballots, and runoff elections. Establishes penalties for improper voting and forgery of ballot envelopes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1202&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1676346,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Relating To Nonprofit Organizations.","description":"Clarifies the GET exemption for unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB798/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=798&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676353,"bill_number":"SB1215","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Amends the preceptor tax credit law to expand access to the program and to make it easier for preceptors to access tax credits under the program. Adds the Director of Health to the preceptor credit assurance committee. Effective 12/31/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1215&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1676357,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the shipping container inspection program set to begin no later than December 1, 2023. Requires reports to the legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB809/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=809&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676364,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Relating To The Initiation Of Felony Prosecutions.","description":"Specifies that a person may be tried and sentenced for certain alleged felony offenses through the complaint and preliminary hearing process, indictment by grand jury, or by written information. Specifies that multiple attempts to initiate a felony prosecution for the same offense, either through the same initial charging method or an alternative method, or in different forums, shall not be permitted, except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB810/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=810&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676369,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Relating To Medical Release.","description":"Creates a medical release program within the department of public safety for certain ill or impaired inmates who pose a low risk to public safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB824/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1676380,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.","description":"Requires domestic abuse protective order cases to be reports to the department of human services when the case involve allegations of child abuse or neglect, rather than allegations of domestic abuse. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 027, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB841/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=841&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1676386,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Relating To Limu Kala.","description":"Designates limu kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) as the official Hawaii state limu. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 230, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB819/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=819&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1676387,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires that motorcycles receive safety inspections once every 2 years instead of once every 12 months. Requires the director of transportation to adopt rules to increase to $25 the inspection fee for motorcycles. Establishes a 2-year moratorium on motorcycle certificates of inspection requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB822/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=822&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1676399,"bill_number":"SB1208","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the low-income household renters' income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1208&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1676400,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who summons or reports to a law enforcement officer, without reason to suspect a crime, offense, or imminent danger has occurred or is occurring, because of that person's belief or perception involving a member of a protected class shall be civilly liable.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB807/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=807&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676408,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Relating To The Deputy Director Of Highways Of The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB808/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=808&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676419,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes a transient accommodations tax rate of twenty-five per cent for furnishing transient vacation units to transient occupants for less than thirty days. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB820/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=820&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1676421,"bill_number":"SB1187","title":"Relating To Ethics.","description":"Increases the post-employment restriction for former legislators from twelve months to twenty-four months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1187&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1676430,"bill_number":"SB1198","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.","description":"Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1198&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1676431,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Relating To Child Care.","description":"Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB800/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=800&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676440,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for various university programs and projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB812/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=812&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676447,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB825/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=825&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1676458,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Amends the definition of \"tobacco products\" under the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law to include electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products and the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals state laws that establish and govern the Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Unit within the Department of the Attorney General; provisions of the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law that govern delivery sales; and state law governing smoking that preempts and voids local ordinances and regulations conflicting with state law. Effective January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB833/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=833&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1676461,"bill_number":"SB1196","title":"Relating To Boards And Commissions.","description":"Clarifies that the authorization for board and commission holdover members to continue in office until a successor is nominated and appointed, but not beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office, takes precedence over all conflicting statutes concerning holdover members. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Awa.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1676465,"bill_number":"SB1191","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Community Development Authority for statewide planning, designing, and constructing of various transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority, with the approval of the Governor, to delegate to other state departments or agencies implementation authority of certain projects. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1191&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676471,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the office of Hawaiian affairs. Requires the office of elections to submit options for different voter information guides and their respective cost estimates to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB832/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=832&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1676478,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the rent reporting for credit pilot program within the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, whereby which participant tenants may elect to have their rent payment information reported by participant landlords to consumer reporting agencies to generate and build credit. Requires a report to governor and legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB817/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=817&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1676481,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Relating To The Sale Of Animals.","description":"Prohibits pet dealers and retail pet stores in the State from selling, offering to sell, leasing, offering to lease, bartering, auctioning, or otherwise transferring ownership of any dog, cat, or rabbit. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB821/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=821&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1676485,"bill_number":"SB1214","title":"Relating To Electronic Smoking Devices.","description":"Establishes a tax equal to seventy per cent of the manufacturer's list price for electronic smoking devices and e-liquid products. Expands the electronic smoking device retailer registration unit to include wholesalers. Requires electronic cigarette wholesalers to register with the electronic smoking device retailer and wholesaler registration unit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1214&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1676486,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 4, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of sixteen years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning after the general election of 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB831/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=831&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1676497,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Relating To Menstrual Products.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB931/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=931&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1676498,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Relating To The Child Protective Act.","description":"Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Includes grandparents under the definition of \"family\". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by a domestic violence service provider with certain specialized training. Requires foster placement preference to be given to approved relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment of parents by a domestic violence service provider in cases of alleged or confirmed domestic violence. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB879/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=879&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676500,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Relating To Environmental Crimes.","description":"Establishes the Environmental Crimes Unit within the Department of the Attorney General. Makes the disposal of motor vehicle tires in violation of State law governing recovery of used motor vehicle tire recovery a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a $1 motor vehicle tire surcharge to be imposed on every replacement tire installed on a motor vehicle in the State after 9/30/2023. Requires tire retailers and tire wholesalers who install replacement tires to pay the surcharge to the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to deposit the revenues into the Environmental Management Special Fund. Allows the Department of Health to use the Environmental Management Special Fund to fund the Environmental Crimes Unit. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB921/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1676501,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.","description":"Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct an audit of the State's surface water transmission systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB906/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=906&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1676502,"bill_number":"SB1248","title":"Relating To Rent To Build Equity.","description":"Requires developers of housing projects that are exempt from certain laws to enter into profit-sharing agreements with the tenants of those properties. Applies to new housing projects approved after July 1, 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1248/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1248&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1676504,"bill_number":"SB1265","title":"Relating To Kaneohe Bay.","description":"Prohibits commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters without a permit. Prohibits any person from advertising any commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters for which the person does not have a permit, lease, or license. Establishes and appropriates funds for full-time equivalent positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1265/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1265&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1676505,"bill_number":"SB1231","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1231/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1231&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1676508,"bill_number":"SB1230","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm. Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property without express authorization. Requires annual reports from the department of the attorney general on carry licenses. Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses. Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm. Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-02","last_action":"Act 052, 06/02/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).","last_action_date":"2023-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1230/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1230&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1676509,"bill_number":"SB1244","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis Dispensaries.","description":"Establishes system access and system integration requirements for the computer software tracking system for medical cannabis dispensaries. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature on data captured using the computer software tracking system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1244/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1244&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1676510,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Relating To Policing.","description":"Requires each county police department to collect, report, and publicly publish certain data regarding police stops, arrests, uses of force, and trends. Effective 12/1/23. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB880/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=880&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1676512,"bill_number":"SB1245","title":"Relating To Behavioral Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish or contract with behavioral health crisis centers to provide intervention and stabilization services in each county for persons experiencing mental health or substance use disorder crises. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1245/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1245&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1676513,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Relating To Organic Waste Diversion.","description":"Updates the State's integrated solid waste management goals and priorities to include organic waste diversion. Requires the counties to incorporate organic waste diversion into their respective integrated solid waste management plan. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB895/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=895&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1676515,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Relating To Dislocated Workers.","description":"Establishes provisions regarding the retention of employees by a successor employer when the divestiture of a covered establishment occurs. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB854/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=854&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1676517,"bill_number":"SB1263","title":"Relating To Commercial Ocean Recreation.","description":"Requires commercial ocean operators who take customers into state waters to engage in recreational activities to have at least one individual aboard the vessel who is rescue diver or lifeguard certified by a nationally recognized certification organization. Requires vessels that transport customers for the purpose of engaging in an activity in state waters to have a backboard, emergency oxygen, and an automated external defibrillator included in its onboard safety equipment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1263/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1263&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1676518,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Relating To Search And Rescue.","description":"Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB847/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=847&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1676520,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Designates the month of September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 012, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB899/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=899&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1676521,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Relating To Coroners.","description":"Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB869/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1676522,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to oversee the development or expansion of new or existing correctional facilities. Prohibits moneys for construction or other capital expenditures from being requested in the executive budget process or expended unless the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission has approved the project. Appropriates moneys to and authorizes staff positions for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to perform expanded oversight duties. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Public Safety to begin planning new or redeveloped correctional facilities in each county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB861/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=861&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1676524,"bill_number":"SB1256","title":"Relating To Bonds.","description":"Requires counties with a private activity bond issuance program to exhaust their allotment before applying to the State for the state allocation. Requires a project to first apply to the county in which the project is located, if the county has a private activity bond issuance program, before applying to the State. Requires the State, if it receives a county allocation, to award that same amount to benefit that county. Requires the department of budget and finance to indicate to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation any county amount of unused or unassigned allocation. Effective 7/2/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1256/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1256&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1676525,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Relating To Tobacco.","description":"Raises legal age for tobacco use and possession from twenty-one to twenty-five.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB860/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=860&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1676528,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Relating To Traffic.","description":"Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB930/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=930&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1676529,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires condominium associations and planned community associations that have a service agreement with a towing company to maintain and provide to the towing company a \"do not tow\" list of authorized resident vehicles. Prohibits authorized vehicles that are on the \"do not tow\" list from being towed, unless authorized by certain individuals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB893/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=893&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1676530,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Relating To Gender Transition Surgery.","description":"Prohibits the performance of gender reassignment surgeries on minors. Establishes a Class A felony for those who perform gender reassignment surgeries on minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB891/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=891&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1676532,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health to operate mobile clinics providing medication-assisted treatment throughout the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB883/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=883&year=2023","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1676533,"bill_number":"SB1262","title":"Relating To Organic Waste.","description":"Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1262/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1262&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1676535,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Relating To Sports.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Sports Task Force within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to plan and coordinate efforts to secure and maintain Hawaii as a host location for major sporting and sports entertainment events at Aloha Stadium and other locations in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD/TOU, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB917/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=917&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1676536,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii and community college system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB874/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=874&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1676538,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the taxes withheld on the amount realized by nonresidents from the disposition of Hawaii residential real property from 7.25% to 75%. Applies to real estate dispositions that occur on or after 9/15/2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB890/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=890&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1676540,"bill_number":"SB1250","title":"Relating To The College Savings Program.","description":"Establishes a state income tax deduction for eligible contributions made by residents of the State into the HI529Hawaii's College Savings Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1250/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1250&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1676541,"bill_number":"SB1260","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to support collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and the aquaculture industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1260/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1260&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1676543,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Relating To Corporate Income Tax.","description":"Repeals the Corporate Income Tax Statues as a means of encouraging business investment and growth in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB857/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=857&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1676544,"bill_number":"SB1247","title":"Relating To Waste-to-energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1247/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1247&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1676545,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Relating To Initiation Of Prosecution.","description":"Specifies that a subsequent attempt to prosecute a felony using an alternative charging method, after the first attempt has failed, shall not be permitted unless certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB863/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=863&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1676548,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Relating To Gaming.","description":"Authorizes a 10-year license for 1 poker and sportsbook gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism in a county with over 500,000 residents that is not in a hotel. Allows admission for individuals 21 years of age or older who register to stay at a hotel on Oahu and pay an annual fee. Establishes the Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates the state gaming fund and compulsive gambler program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB918/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1676549,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Relating To The Neighbor Islands Blind And Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program.","description":"Requires the department of human services to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program that supplements existing statewide services by providing training and other services to neighbor island residents who are blind or visually impaired. Requires the department of human services to establish a working group to develop a pilot program implementation plan and submit the plan to the legislature before the regular session of 2024. Requires a report to the legislature on the pilot program before the regular session of 2029. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 253, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB870/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=870&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1676550,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.","description":"Lengthens the time period in which certain vehicles must have a safety inspection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB851/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=851&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1676552,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB872/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=872&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1676553,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Relating To The Board Of Education.","description":"Requires the Board of Education to hold not less than six community forums annually, with at least one community forum in each county. Requires the Board to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items. Requires a report to the Legislature on implementing open forums.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB845/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=845&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1676555,"bill_number":"SB1267","title":"Relating To Protective Orders.","description":"Expands the jurisdiction for where petitions for domestic abuse protective orders and temporary restraining orders may be filed. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 081, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1267/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1267&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1676556,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Relating To Extending The Renewable Energy Transition Timeline And Goal.","description":"Extends the renewable energy standards timeline and reduces the percentage goal to allow for firm energy production as a part of a resilient statewide system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB859/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=859&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1676557,"bill_number":"SB1241","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Prohibits the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from banning pet animals from housing under its control.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1241/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1241&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1676560,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Relating To Residence For Tuition Purposes.","description":"Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus, including any community college, to adult or minor students who have obtained a Hawaii high school diploma or equivalent credential and are working toward their first undergraduate degree, under certain conditions. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB919/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=919&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1676561,"bill_number":"SB1252","title":"Relating To Fugitive Dust Control.","description":"Prohibits owners of vacant undeveloped land to cause or permit visible fugitive dust to become airborne from their land or to cause or permit visible fugitive dust that originates from their vacant developed land to be discharged beyond their land's lot line. Requires owners of vacant undeveloped land to submit to the Department of Health a Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan no later than December 31, 2023, and every three years thereafter, and obtain approval from the Director of Health. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1252/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1252&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1676563,"bill_number":"SB1259","title":"Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.","description":"Appropriates funds to DOA for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1259/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1259&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1676564,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB911/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=911&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1676565,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Relating To Active Duty Military Entitlements.","description":"Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CMV, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB902/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=902&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1676567,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires that funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund be used to provide zero interest loans or grants to certain buyers and aid certain existing-for sale projects that have received funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Allocates funds out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for certain purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB925/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=925&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1676569,"bill_number":"SB1236","title":"Relating To Composting.","description":"Appropriates $5 million dollars to the Department of Agriculture for the Compost Reimbursement Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1236/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1236&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1676570,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to issue annual public reports regarding their pesticide use.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR/HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB915/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=915&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1676572,"bill_number":"SB1251","title":"Relating To Substitute Teachers.","description":"Beginning July 1, 2023, requires substitute teachers who work ninety days or more to be compensated equivalent to the daily rate for an entry-level teacher salary commensurate with their placement in Class I, II, or III.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1251/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1251&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1676573,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Relating To Animals.","description":"Prohibits a pet store operator from selling a dog, cat, or rabbit unless the dog, cat, or rabbit was obtained from certain humane sources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB849/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=849&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1676575,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Relating To Opioid Antagonists.","description":"Requires each Department of Education classroom to be equipped with an opioid antagonist. Requires the Department of Education to train employees on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response and opioid antagonist administration. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB888/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=888&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1676576,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Relating To Telehealth.","description":"Temporarily allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system and two-way, real-time audio-only communications in certain circumstances. Defines \"interactive telecommunications system\". Repeals 12/31/2025. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 107, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB907/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=907&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1676577,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health to develop and implement statewide media, education, and training activities for policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment for those in need of mental health intervention. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB885/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=885&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1676580,"bill_number":"SB1242","title":"Relating To Used Motor Vehicles.","description":"Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from removing, disabling, or impairing or hindering the use of a used motor vehicle's installed equipment and features.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1242/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1242&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1676581,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Relating To Native Pollinators.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to develop and implement a two-year native pollinator habitat pilot project to be deployed at the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus and the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus. Appropriates funds for a technician position, student help, and supplies for each campus site. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB876/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=876&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1676583,"bill_number":"SB1255","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the state rent supplement program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1255/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1255&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1676584,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office the future fusion task force to promote the use of fusion as an energy source in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB927/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=927&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1676585,"bill_number":"SB1223","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Mauigrown Coffee, Inc.","description":"Authorizes a new issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in the amount of $30 million, to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1223&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1676587,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking Prevention.","description":"Requires the posting of informational placards on sex trafficking and resources available to victims, in public buildings and at other specified locations, and the development of a model placard by the Department of Human Services. Requires the Department of Education to train teachers, school administrators, and other school personnel on the dynamics of sex trafficking and strategies for prevention and response. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and implement public education and outreach events on the dynamics of sex trafficking and the importance of community involvement in prevention and response efforts. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, EDN/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB867/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=867&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1676588,"bill_number":"SB1253","title":"Relating To The Office Of Information Practices.","description":"Defines \"guidance\", \"opinion\", and \"ruling\". Requires the Director of the Office of Information Practices to provide either a ruling or guidance in writing on open records responses and open meetings complaints. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1253/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1253&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1676591,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Relating To The Hawaii State Building Code.","description":"Allows the counties to adopt a county building code for single-family dwellings, additional dwellings, duplexes, and non-commercial structures that has an unspecified amount of square feet of living area and is distinct from the Hawaii state building codes. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB920/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=920&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1676592,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Within the department of education formally establishes the trauma-informed education pilot program. Appropriates funds for one twelve-month complex area trauma-informed resource teacher permanent position and one district educational specialist II permanent position for the Castle-Kahuku complex area. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB850/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=850&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1676593,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Allows for judicial review of orders fixing minimum terms of imprisonment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB862/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=862&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1676595,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Relating To Whales.","description":"Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB894/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=894&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1676596,"bill_number":"SB1233","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity that is produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to another state facility pursuant to administrative rules established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires a report by the Public Utilities Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/GVO, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1233/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1233&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1676597,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Relating To Sexual Assault.","description":"Makes sexual assault in the fourth degree a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB868/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=868&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1676600,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Amends the statutory duties of the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority. Requires the authority to conduct certain activities in a culturally sensitive and environmentally appropriate manner and to engage in community outreach and education. Amends the authorized composition of the authority's board. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB913/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=913&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1676601,"bill_number":"SB1261","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1261/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1261&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1676603,"bill_number":"SB1237","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Film Industry.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Film Commission in the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the administration and extends the sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to 1/1/2038. Establishes a new film studio tax credit. Requests and appropriates funds for the Auditor to conduct a performance and financial audit of the Hawaii State Film Office. Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii State Film Office to the Hawaii Film Commission. Appropriates funds for one fulltime equivalent executive director position within the Hawaii Film Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1237/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1237&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1676604,"bill_number":"SB1232","title":"Relating To The State Library System.","description":"Authorizes the State Librarian, with approval from the Board of Education, to impose and collect rates, rents, fees, fines and charges for the use of state library facilities and revise rates, rents, fees, and charges as necessary without regard to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 141, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1232/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1232&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1676605,"bill_number":"SB1246","title":"Relating To The Food Supply.","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate a new animal slaughterhouse on the island of Oahu. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1246/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1246&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1676607,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB910/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=910&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1676608,"bill_number":"SB1240","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Specifies that a public servant convicted of the offense of bribery shall be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $250,000, in addition to a sentence of imprisonment or probation. Requires the Commission on Salaries to consider certain factors to retain qualified individuals and deter corruption and bribery. Amends the effective dates of recommended salary increases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1240/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1240&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1676611,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Relating To Social Services.","description":"Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to an unspecified amount. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Appropriate funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB916/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=916&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1676612,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemption For Medical Services.","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB887/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=887&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1676613,"bill_number":"SB1235","title":"Relating To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office and for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1235/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1235&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1676615,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the board of education to adopt and the department of education to administer a kindergarten entry assessment in Olelo Hawaii for Kaiapuni schools. Delays the administration of the kindergarten entry assessment in Olelo Hawaii for Kaiapuni schools to the 2026-2027 school year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB842/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=842&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1676616,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Relating To Commercial Activities On Beaches.","description":"Prohibits any person from presetting commercial beach equipment on any public beach under the jurisdiction of the department of land and natural resources, unless the customer is physically present. Requires commercial vendors to expeditiously remove commercial beach equipment after the customer has finished using it. Allows the department of land and natural resources to grant exemptions through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes administrative fines for violations. Pertains only to public beaches and does not include private lands, including accreted lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB881/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=881&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1676617,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Institute For Marine Biology.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of three support staff positions for the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 181, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB848/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=848&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1676619,"bill_number":"SB1239","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts certain medical services, food, and rent from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1239/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1239&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1676621,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Relating To Traveling Team Physicians.","description":"Exempts from state physician licensure requirements out-of-state traveling team physicians who accompany a sports team to Hawaii, under certain conditions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 106, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB884/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=884&year=2023","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1676623,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-seventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-seventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB878/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=878&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676624,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Defines \"remote school\". Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB843/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=843&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1676625,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Relating To State Enterprise Zones.","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 914).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB852/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=852&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1676627,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Relating To Real Estate Transfers.","description":"Prohibits the ownership of holding of real estate interests in land within two miles of federal land by foreign individuals, entities, or governments. Institutes a reciprocal ban on foreign individuals, entities, or governments where Americans are forbidden from owning real estate abroad.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB929/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=929&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1676628,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Relating To Public Employers.","description":"Requires state employers to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillator training to each of the employer's employees. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB866/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=866&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1676631,"bill_number":"SB1254","title":"Relating To The Kaiwi Coast.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to petition the Board of Land and Natural Resources to designate certain lands as the \"Kaiwi Coast State Park\". Establishes certain conditions for the Kaiwi Coast State Park. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 235, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1254/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1254&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1676632,"bill_number":"SB1227","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaii venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii targeted investment program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1227/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1227&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1676633,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of diapers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB855/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=855&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1676635,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program to support, recruit, develop, and retain teachers for Hawaii public schools. Establishes the Hawaii teacher apprenticeship program special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB875/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=875&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1676636,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Relating To Public Land Trust Revenues.","description":"Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB928/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=928&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1676638,"bill_number":"SB1225","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Clarifies when the termination of peer-to-peer car-sharing occurs for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. Clarifies the application of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance laws as to other entities that make available rental vehicles under state law. Amends the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage for shared cars to be consistent with the existing minimum coverage for personal vehicles. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Repeals the sunset of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1225/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1225&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1676639,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Relating To The Protection Of Aquatic Mammals.","description":"Prohibits the display of aquatic mammals in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB901/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1676640,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Relating To The Land Conservation Fund.","description":"Amends the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the Land Conservation Fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB908/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=908&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1676643,"bill_number":"SB1224","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. On 6/30/2025, repeals the allowable exclusions, recordkeeping requirements, right of recovery, insurable interest, and required disclosures and notices under the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1224/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1224&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1676644,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Relating To Bonds.","description":"Requires counties with a private activity bond issuance program to exhaust their allotment before applying to the State for the state allocation. Requires the State, if it receives a county allocation, to award that same amount to project or projects in that county. Authorizes the department of budget and finance and Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to enter into a cooperative agreement with a county to coordinate the award of private activity bonds and low-income housing tax credits for new rental housing projects in the county. Requires the directors of finance of each county to report to the department of budget and finance and Hawaii housing finance and development corporation any county amount of unused or unassigned allocation. Clarifying that no special purpose revenue bonds requiring an allocation of annual state ceiling shall be authorized after 6/30/2023 and before 12/31/2028. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 262, 07/11/2023, (Gov. Msg. No. 1376).","last_action_date":"2023-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB923/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=923&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1676645,"bill_number":"SB1226","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1226/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1226&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1676647,"bill_number":"SB1266","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines \"qualified taxpayers\" as manufacturers that produce valued-added products using local crops. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1266/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1266&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1676648,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a four-year Pacific cultural court pilot program in the family court of the first circuit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB864/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=864&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1676650,"bill_number":"SB1229","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Relating To Grants. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1229/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1229&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1676652,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Relating To Sustainable Groundwater Yields.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii, in consultation with the commission on water resource management, to develop a scope of work and cost analysis to complete a flexible groundwater model that proposes methods for determining the needs of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices, climate change projections, and groundwater dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to be submitted to the legislature by 11/1/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/WTL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB905/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1676653,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Establishes a two-year water neutrality turf replacement pilot program in the county of Maui department of water supply to provide financial incentives to replace irrigated turf with turf or other plants that use less water. Requires a report to the legislature by 11/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB909/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=909&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1676655,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to assess its facilities and provide the legislature with a list of priority facilities in each county at which the installation of renewable energy systems on school facilities would provide the most benefit, provide a list of priority play areas on school campuses in each county that are most in need of covered play areas to protect children from over-exposure to heat and ultraviolet rays, and assess and report on the feasibility of including renewable energy systems on play area covers on school campuses. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB896/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=896&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1676656,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Relating To Building Industry Professionals.","description":"Amends the exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared and construction observed by a licensed engineer, architect, or landscape architect to be determined by floor area of work rather than estimated cost. Exempts one- or two-storied structures that are used primarily as a residence from such requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB924/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=924&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1676658,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Relating To Four Day Work Weeks For State Employees.","description":"Directs state departments to implement four day, forty hour work weeks. Addresses worker concerns of traffic congestion, commuting concerns, and work life balance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB856/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1676659,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Relating To Illegal Fireworks Taskforce.","description":"Establishes the 2023 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB889/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=889&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1676660,"bill_number":"SB1264","title":"Relating To Commercial Fishing.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish limited-entry commercial fisheries for fisheries that are not subject to federal fisheries regulations, when appropriate or necessary to ensure sustainable fisheries for two species of fish -- uhu and kala. Requires the Department to obtain community feedback and report annually to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1264/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1264&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1676663,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Sunsets on 7/1/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB886/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=886&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1676664,"bill_number":"SB1220","title":"Relating To Public Office.","description":"Prohibits persons convicted of certain felony offenses against public administration from becoming a candidate for or holding public office for ten years after the person's final discharge. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1220&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1676665,"bill_number":"SB1238","title":"Relating To Access To Health Care.","description":"Establishes the Kupuna Rural Health Care Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health to improve access to care in rural areas of Hawaii County and expand broadband internet access, provide at-home visits, and ground transportation for in-person health care services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1238/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1238&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1676667,"bill_number":"SB1222","title":"Relating To Preschool.","description":"Requires the school facilities authority to, to the greatest extent possible, renovate, improve, and expand existing public school facilities and classrooms to increase pre-kindergarten student capacity, including while expending funds appropriated for fiscal year 2023. Requires the authority to submit a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1222&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1676668,"bill_number":"SB1221","title":"Relating To Sex Trafficking.","description":"Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1221&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1676670,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Relating To Workers' Compensation.","description":"Increases the percentage rate of weekly workers' compensation benefits for partially dependent parents of a deceased child from twenty-five per cent to fifty per cent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB922/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=922&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1676671,"bill_number":"SB1234","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a tax credit for certain owners of a condominium whose association is increasing maintenance fees to comply with a county ordinance requiring an automatic fire sprinkler system or alternative fire prevention and fire safety system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1234/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1234&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1676673,"bill_number":"SB1228","title":"Relating To Grants.","description":"Relating To Grants. Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1228/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1228&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1676675,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Relating To Teachers.","description":"Enacts the interstate teacher mobility compact to reduce the barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB846/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=846&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1676676,"bill_number":"SB1249","title":"Relating To Cybersecurity.","description":"Appropriates moneys for cybersecurity and data science programs at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1249/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1249&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1676678,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Relating To The State Capitol.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services, in consultation with the Legislature and appropriate agencies, to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol. Appropriates moneys for enhanced security measures and security improvements. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LMG/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB865/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=865&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1676679,"bill_number":"SB1258","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua, and Keawaula regions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1258/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1258&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1676680,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Relating To Addiction Recovery Care.","description":"Establishes the addiction recovery care working group to help the counties become recovery-ready.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB882/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=882&year=2023","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1676683,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing And Homeownership Incentives.","description":"Abolishes down payment requirements for eligible Hawaii residents purchasing their first home.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB926/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=926&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1676684,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Changes the total amount of motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credits allowed per year from $50,000,000 to an unspecified amount. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB932/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=932&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1676686,"bill_number":"SB1218","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1218&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1676687,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Relating To Exemptions From Jury Duty.","description":"Exempts active members of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management agencies from jury duty.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB904/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1676688,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Public Utilities Commission to provide free telecommunications access to certain information for individuals with a print disability. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 247, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB933/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=933&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1676690,"bill_number":"SB1243","title":"Relating To Traffic Control.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to authorize state and county traffic projects to make changes, as necessary, to traffic flow and mitigation efforts. Prohibits contractors from charging additional fees to amend traffic flow and safety or mitigation efforts. Requires the Department of Transportation to make a final determination on all changes to traffic flow and mitigation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1243/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1243&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1676691,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Relating To Income Tax Reduction.","description":"Decreases the tax burden on workers by reducing the income tax rate by three per cent for all but top brackets of income earned.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB858/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=858&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1676692,"bill_number":"SB1257","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund.","description":"Clarifies that the Hawaii historic preservation special fund may be used to repair and maintain historic government properties, except properties maintained through a separate, dedicated funding source.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1257/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1257&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1676695,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes a joint task force to review policy issues and opportunities relating to the navigation, access, and coverage of medicaid services by individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and make a recommendation on whether a waiver or other approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is necessary to ensure accessibility of certain services for individuals with autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB897/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=897&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1676696,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Relating To Small Boat Harbors.","description":"Appropriates funds out of the Boating Special Fund for      full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide security at small boat harbors statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB892/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=892&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1676698,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Maui college's office of international and regional partnerships for students to study abroad and for study abroad programs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB844/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=844&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1676699,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.","description":"Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii promise program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB873/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=873&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1676700,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits a person from lending a firearm to a person who does not have a firearm permit or does not have a registered firearm. Requires an adult who is borrowing a firearm to have either a firearm permit or a registered firearm, and not be prohibited to own or possess a firearm. Specifies that an adult who is twenty-one years of age or older may be lent a rifle or shotgun for a period not to exceed twelve hours. Repeals the authorization to use a rifle or shotgun outside of the State for up to seventy-five days. Repeals the authorization to lend a rifle or shotgun without a permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB912/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=912&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1676702,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Establishes the Hookaulike: A Criminal Legal System Institute for Restoration and Healing, at the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson school of law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to HRE/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB877/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=877&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1676704,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Relating To Business Establishments.","description":"Adds a new chapter to the HRS to establish a system of regulatory controls for shopping carts and similar devices to prevent unauthorized removal from business establishments; provide for prompt retrieval when lost, stolen, or abandoned; require business owners to take certain specified actions to deter, prevent, or mitigate the removal of these devices from their premises and to retrieve any removed devices; and to prevent the continued possession of unlawfully removed shopping carts and similar devices and the accumulation of these devices on publicly or privately owned property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB853/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=853&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1676706,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Relating To Civil Air Patrol.","description":"Appropriates funds for operational expenses of the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB903/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1676707,"bill_number":"SB1219","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services and to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1676708,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Establishes a three-year surcharge on the liquor tax. Repeals 06/30/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB898/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1676710,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Relating To Service Animals.","description":"Requires that a written disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates or identification tags for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal or the item does not qualify as an item for a service animal. Establishes penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB871/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=871&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1676711,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Relating To Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.","description":"Establishes the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders special fund, to be administered by the department of human services, and which shall consist of federal funds and interest earned on those funds. Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the department of health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB900/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=900&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1676712,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Repeals existing law that requires the Department of Health to conduct unannounced visits and inspections, including inspections for relicensing or recertification, of state-licensed special treatment facilities. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize investigations of complaints against state-licensed or state-certified care facilities based on the degree of severity of the allegations. Clarifies that any person, corporation, or any other entity that provides health care or human services is prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals existing law providing that a landlord shall not be deemed to be providing home care services or operating a care facility that requires a license under specified conditions. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB914/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=914&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1676734,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Relating To Administrative Penalties On Public Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to place a lien on property for noncompliance with administrative enforcement action.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1093/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1093&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676735,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Amends various general fund appropriations to help the State meet its American Rescue Plan Act maintenance of effort obligations. Effective 6/29/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 035, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1018/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1018&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676736,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Converts the emergency management specialist series positions at level IV and higher in the Hawaii emergency management agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1032/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1032&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676737,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Increases the applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the amount of the child and dependent care tax credit. Increases the cap amount on employment-related expenses that may be used to claim the child and dependent care tax credit. Annually adjusts the threshold amount of the child and dependent care tax credit by a cost-of-living adjustment factor. Increases the amount of the refundable earned income tax credit. Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Sunsets these tax credits on December 31, 2028. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 983).","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1049/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1049&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676739,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Adds to the state building code council a voting member representing the Hawaii emergency management agency. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 184, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1033/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1033&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676741,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Relating To Motor Carrier Vehicle Inspections.","description":"Allows the Director of Transportation to upgrade the motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State by authorizing changes to the program to be implemented by administrative rules.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1105&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676742,"bill_number":"SB1385","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Expands the coverage of employees and employers covered under the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements of chapter 387, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by deleting from the definition of \"employee\" employees guaranteed a monthly compensation of $2,000 or more. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1385/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1385&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676743,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Relating To Criminal History Background Checks.","description":"Authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history record check by the county police departments of applicants for licenses to sell, offer to sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer electric guns or cartridges. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB981/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=981&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676745,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Relating To Medicaid Reimbursement Rates For Certain Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to pay certain healthcare professionals who provide care allowable under the Medicaid program to patients enrolled in Medicaid an amount similar or equivalent to reimbursement rates paid by the Medicare program. Appropriations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1070/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1070&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676746,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, requires public schools, private schools, and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with seizure disorder rescue medication. Requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform self-study review of seizure disorder materials annually. Requires a seizure action plan for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees charged with supervising the student. Requires an annual age-appropriate seizure education program to be provided to all students. Exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB934/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=934&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1676747,"bill_number":"SB1338","title":"Relating To The Enhanced 911 Board.","description":"Amends chapter 138, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add the director of the Department of Law Enforcement or the director's designee as a member of the Enhanced 911 Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1338/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1338&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676749,"bill_number":"SB1365","title":"Relating To Act 317, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to give the Department of Human Services needed flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system that complies with federal regulation, which may allow the department to receive federal matching funds for the project. Extends the time the Department of Human Services may expend the appropriation made in Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1365/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1365&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676750,"bill_number":"SB1330","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","description":"Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level IV and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1330/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1330&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676751,"bill_number":"SB1323","title":"Relating To The Professional And Vocational Licensing Act.","description":"Amends the Professional and Vocational Licensing Act to reduce the time frame for which an application is considered abandoned from two years to one year and to specify how this one-year period applies to the process for applications for examination.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1323/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1323&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676752,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Relating To Sea Level Rise Adaptation.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities, to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk from sea level rise and guidance to agencies on how to conduct the vulnerability assessments for their facilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB993/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=993&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676753,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Relating To The Office Of Youth Services.","description":"Permits commercial enterprise vocational programs for young adults within the purview of the Office of Youth Services to market and sell goods and services that develop job readiness skills that lead to self-sufficiency. Establishes the Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund. Adds a definition of \"commercial enterprise vocational programs\" and clarifies the definition of \"young adult at risk\" or \"young adult.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1061/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1061&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676755,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Changes the department of education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to a semiannual report. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1047/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1047&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676757,"bill_number":"SB1296","title":"Relating To Designated Economic Development District.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and governing board within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Establishes full-time equivalent temporary, exempt positions. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 3:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1296/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1296&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676758,"bill_number":"SB1325","title":"Relating To Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Aligns Hawaii's money transmitters law with the provisions of the Model Money Transmitters Modernization Act, thereby enabling Hawaii to work within a network of states to license, supervise, and examine transglobal money transmission companies as a multi-state system. Enables timely, coordinated, and efficient regulation of money transmission companies to achieve financial stability and economic growth, while providing consumer protection. Allows the State to share resources, data, and technology tools with other states to create a stronger multi-state system of financial regulation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1325/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1325&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676759,"bill_number":"SB1371","title":"Relating To Fees For Marriage Licenses.","description":"Increases the marriage license fee from $60 to $100. Increases the compensation for a marriage license agent from $9 to $15 per license. Authorizes deposits of marriage license fees into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Adjusts the distribution of the marriage license fee among various domestic violence prevention special funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1371/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1371&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676760,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to address the impacts of climate change in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB952/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=952&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676761,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.","description":"Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1114&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676764,"bill_number":"SB1326","title":"Relating To Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1326/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676765,"bill_number":"SB1310","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1310/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1310&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676766,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines \"qualified taxpayer\" as a manufacturer that produces value-added processed, agricultural, or food products. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB947/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=947&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1676767,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver Licensing.","description":"Meets federal requirements on fraudulent activity relating to commercial learner's permits and commercial driver's licenses. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 025, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1109&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676770,"bill_number":"SB1344","title":"Relating To Educational Health Services.","description":"Replaces the term \"school health aides\" with \"school health assistants\" to reflect recent changes to the job title. Allows the administration of medication to public school students by school health assistants with the approval of a health care professional within the Department of Education, Department of Health, or a health care service pursuant to a written agreement with the Department of Education. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 173, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1344/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1344&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676771,"bill_number":"SB1278","title":"Relating To Forfeiture Pursuant To Section 804-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1278/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1278&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676772,"bill_number":"SB1335","title":"Relating To Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications.","description":"Amends section 2 of Act 97, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to reflect the migration of the Office of Homeland Security from the Department of Defense to the Department of Law Enforcement on January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1335/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1335&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676773,"bill_number":"SB1378","title":"Relating To Unlicensed Care Homes.","description":"Clarifies that any person, corporation, or entity is prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals the landlord exclusion. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 255, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1378/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1378&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676774,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Relating To Truck Beds.","description":"Repeals several exemptions from the prohibition on operating a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or loadcarrying area, including the exemption that allows passengers over twelve years of age to ride in the bed or loadcarrying area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1112&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676776,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Relating To Title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Provides amendments to external review procedures to improve consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1028/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1028&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676778,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1003/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1003&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676779,"bill_number":"SB1352","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Adds a definition for \"affordable housing\" and amends the definition of \"historic property\" used in the State's historic preservation program. Allows the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its historic reviews to third-party consultants under certain conditions, including that the project is being undertaken to provide affordable housing and the project proponent pays for the department to contract the consultant. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Hussey-Burdick, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1352/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1352&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676780,"bill_number":"SB1284","title":"Relating To Official Misconduct.","description":"Adds a new section to chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of official misconduct.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1284/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1284&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676782,"bill_number":"SB1413","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Resident Tuition Fee.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to grant resident tuition fees for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1413/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1413&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676783,"bill_number":"SB1398","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","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, 2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1398/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1398&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676784,"bill_number":"SB1388","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits.","description":"Specifies the methods by which the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial permits and renew existing ocean recreation commercial permits. Specifies that new permits for ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, new permits will be issued by the method enumerated and in the order set forth herein until the limit is reached. For renewal of existing permits in ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, the ability to renew a commercial permit will be based on seniority until the limit is reached.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1388/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1388&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676786,"bill_number":"SB1286","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Increases options to build affordable housing by allowing the Hawaii community development authority to conduct a pilot program to lease real property for one project in the Kakaako community development district for a term of ninety-nine years. Requires reports to legislature. Repeals 6/30/2122. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 10:30AM; Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1286/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1286&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676788,"bill_number":"SB1407","title":"Relating To Commercial Driver Licensing.","description":"Meets federal requirements on fraudulent activity relating to Commercial Learner's Permits (CLP) and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1407/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1407&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676789,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Relating To Commercial Motor Vehicle Fines.","description":"Amends the law relating to vehicle weight violations by replacing the fine schedule and increasing the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 241, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1108&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676790,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Relating To Fees For Marriage Licenses.","description":"Increases the marriage license fee from $60 to $100. Increases the compensation for a marriage license agent from $9 to $15 per license. Authorizes deposits of marriage license fees into the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund. Adjusts the distribution of the marriage license fee among various domestic violence prevention special funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1073/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1073&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676791,"bill_number":"SB1299","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1299/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1299&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676793,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Relating To The Practice Of Behavior Analysis.","description":"Makes permanent the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements for teachers working in collaboration with a licensed behavior analyst or licensed psychologist. Removes the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements for direct support workers and allows a registered behavior technician who is under the direction of a licensed psychologist to implement applied behavior analysis services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to EDN/HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1042/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1042&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676795,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1002/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1002&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676796,"bill_number":"SB1350","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the sea level rise voluntary relocation fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1350/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1350&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676797,"bill_number":"SB1307","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1307/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1307&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676798,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles Enforcement.","description":"Repeals exemption relating to the issuance of citations for violations of section 291-35, HRS, relating to vehicle gross weight, axle, and wheel loads. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 240, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1104&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676801,"bill_number":"SB1408","title":"Relating To The Road Usage Charge Program.","description":"Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes beginning on July 1, 2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicles a choice of paying a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage charge until 2033. Requires motor vehicle registration application to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is electricity. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026. Defines electric vehicle. Defines alternative fuel vehicle. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1408/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1408&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676802,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Relating To Ocean Recreation Commercial Permits.","description":"Specifies the methods by which the Department of Land and Natural Resources can issue new ocean recreation commercial permits and renew existing ocean recreation commercial permits. Specifies that new permits for ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented shall be issued by the method and order set specified, until the limit is reached. For renewal of existing permits in ocean recreation management areas and facilities where a permit limit is implemented, bases renewal of a commercial permit on seniority, until the limit is reached. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1090/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1090&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676803,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Relating To Unlicensed Care Homes.","description":"Clarify the group of professionals who are prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility, and repeal the landlord exclusion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1080/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1080&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676804,"bill_number":"SB1271","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Amends section 141-43 (a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1271/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1271&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676805,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Requires the grant specialist to prioritize assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food, at least some portion of which is consumed within the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB974/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=974&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676808,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Relating To Payment Of Claims Of The Unclaimed Property Program.","description":"Increases from $1,300,000 to $3,000,000 the amount of moneys that may be carried over on June 30 of each fiscal year in the unclaimed property trust fund. Effective 6/29/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 036, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1020/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1020&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676809,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires a minor student's parent or legal guardian, rather than the student, to produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that emancipated minors may produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that the transfer process is the same whether a transfer is within the same complex area or to another complex area. Exempts students eligible for assistance provided under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 from producing required student records when transferring schools. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 168, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1045/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1045&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676810,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Relating To Official Misconduct.","description":"Establishes the class C felony offense of official misconduct to prohibit a person, in the person's official capacity, from acting or refraining from performing an official duty with the intent to obtain a benefit other than the person's lawful compensation, or submitting or inviting reliance on any false statement, document, or record. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 130, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB986/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=986&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676811,"bill_number":"SB1328","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission Special Fund Carryover Balance.","description":"Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1328/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1328&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676813,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 032, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1004/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1004&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676814,"bill_number":"SB1390","title":"Relating To Climate Adaptation.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and the counties and develops funding to begin utilizing managed retreat as an option for voluntarily moving residential development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas, including through a pilot program on the North Shore of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1390/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1390&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676816,"bill_number":"SB1280","title":"Relating To Funding For The Department Of The Attorney General Tobacco Enforcement Unit.","description":"Increases and stabilizes the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund within the Department of the Attorney General by: (1) increasing the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund may carry over at the end of the fiscal year; (2) increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the tobacco enforcement special fund; and (3) amending the amount of funds to be deposited in the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1280/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1280&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676817,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Relating To Designated Economic Development District.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization and board. Designates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to organize the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Establishes two full-time exempt positions. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB998/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=998&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676818,"bill_number":"SB1410","title":"Relating To Truck Beds.","description":"Prohibits operation of a pickup truck with any passengers seated in the bed or load-carrying area unless in an emergency or an officially authorized parade caravan, or exhibition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1410/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1410&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676820,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a job creation income tax credit for employers who increase the number of full-time employees in the State and make certain capital investment expenditures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB944/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=944&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1676821,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Makes permanent Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which excludes housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1060/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1060&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676822,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates funds to various programs to cover anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability of a department to transfer funds between programs of that department. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 037, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1022/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1022&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676824,"bill_number":"SB1273","title":"Relating To Sustainable Agriculture.","description":"This housekeeping measure addresses potential deficiencies in Act 312, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, which established a three-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75 per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for the acquisition of cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost to incentivize such practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1273/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1273&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676826,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"Amends the individual housing account laws to increase the contribution levels and maximum account levels. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB939/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=939&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1676827,"bill_number":"SB1287","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 1/6/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1287/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1287&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676828,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Spousal Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement.","description":"Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare reimbursement by the State and counties for the spouses of retired employees hired after June 30, 2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1016/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1016&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676829,"bill_number":"SB1270","title":"Relating To The Animal Industry Special Fund.","description":"Adds new sources of revenue generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch as sources for the Animal Industry Special Fund and clarifies that the funds from the special fund may be expended to make laboratory improvements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1270/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1270&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676832,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act by adding substances scheduled under federal law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 162, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1097/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1097&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676833,"bill_number":"SB1400","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Increases the total contract value and total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts entered into by the department of transportation for harbor improvements. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1400/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1400&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676834,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises and provides for enhanced sentencing. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm. Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property open to the public without express authorization. Requires annual reports from the Department of the Attorney General on carry licenses. Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses. Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm. Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB984/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=984&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676835,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission Special Fund Carryover Balance.","description":"Increases the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1030/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1030&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676836,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Provides appropriations for public employment cost items of the Legislative Branch for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1011/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1011&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676839,"bill_number":"SB1359","title":"Relating To The Office Of Youth Services.","description":"Permits commercial enterprise vocational programs for young adults within the purview of the Office of Youth Services to market and sell goods and services that develop job readiness skills that lead to self-sufficiency. Establishes the Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund. Adds a definition of \"commercial enterprise vocational programs\" and clarifies the definition of \"young adult at risk\" or \"young adult.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1359/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1359&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676840,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Act 192, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2007.","description":"Repeals Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, which requires the employees' retirement system to divest itself of investments in companies that provide support for genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and provide annual reports to the legislature on the status of divestment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1013/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1013&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676841,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes the natural resource management special fund and authorizes uses for moneys in the fund. Establishes a Natural Resource Management Commission to guide and approve the disbursement of moneys deposited into the fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Appropriates moneys for the natural resource management special fund and for operating expenses of the Hawaii tourism authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TOU/WAL, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB956/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1676842,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected for the sale of nonprescription drugs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB945/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=945&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1676844,"bill_number":"SB1316","title":"Relating To State Funds.","description":"Amends various general fund appropriations to help the State meet its American Rescue Plan Act maintenance of effort obligations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1316/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1316&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676846,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Relating To Methadone Treatment Programs.","description":"Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to allow the medical director of a methadone treatment program to dispense the maximum days of supply of take-home doses as allowed under federal law to a patient.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1095/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1095&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676847,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging Administrative Claiming Special Fund.","description":"Clarifies the allowable revenues to be deposited into the Executive Office on Aging special fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1075/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1075&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676848,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Relating To Penalties For Unlicensed Care Homes.","description":"Clarifies the penalty to be assessed on any person who intentionally operates a care facility without a certificate or license. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 251, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1081/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1081&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676849,"bill_number":"SB1281","title":"Relating To Time Limitations.","description":"Defines the terms \"public officer or employee\" and \"government\" in section 701-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the scope and applicability of provisions related to the time limitations to bring prosecution based on misconduct in office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1281/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1281&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676851,"bill_number":"SB1302","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-16","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) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1302/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1302&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676852,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Relating To Hearing Aids.","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received from the sale of hearing aids.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB935/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=935&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1676854,"bill_number":"SB1395","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in the federal controlled substances law as required by section 329-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1395/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1395&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676855,"bill_number":"SB1348","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts certain groceries, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and over-the-counter drugs from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1348/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1348&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676857,"bill_number":"SB1353","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts gross income from the planning, design, financing, or construction of any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1353/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1353&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676858,"bill_number":"SB1282","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Amends, clarifies, and enacts provisions of chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS); amends section 707-716, HRS; and amends and clarifies section 846-2.7(b), HRS. Amends and enacts requirements and processes regarding permits to acquire and licenses to carry a firearm; updates criteria governing when firearm ownership, possession, or control is prohibited; identifies locations within the State where carrying or possessing firearms is prohibited; requires a person carrying a firearm pursuant to a license to have in the person's immediate possession the license and documentary evidence that the firearm being carried is registered; requires a person carrying a firearm in public pursuant to a license to maintain insurance coverage; requires that when a person carrying a firearm is stopped by a law enforcement officer or is a driver or passenger in a vehicle stopped by a law enforcement officer, the person shall immediately disclose to the law enforcement officer that the person is carrying a firearm and, upon request, identify the specific location of the firearm and present to the law enforcement officer a license or credentials to carry a firearm; prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended; prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance while carrying a firearm; prohibits carrying a firearm on private property open to the public without express authorization; and amends, clarifies, and enacts other provisions relating to firearms. Provides that criminal history record checks may be conducted by county police departments on applicants for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition pursuant to section 134-9, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1282/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1282&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676859,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Relating To Infant And Early Childhood Mental Health.","description":"Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth to age five. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1053/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1053&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676860,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the Rental Deposit Loan Program. Amends the definition of \"historic property\". Temporarily requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to retain a third-party consultant, under certain circumstances, to conduct review of certain historic preservation projects. Permits, rather than requires, a county legislative body to approve a housing development project for purposes of exempting the project from all laws and rules relating to the development of housing. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the Rental Deposit Loan Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1054/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676862,"bill_number":"SB1399","title":"Relating To Stormwater Fees.","description":"Exempts the State and its departments and agencies that maintain or operate a stormwater management system that is interconnected to a county stormwater system from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits each county from denying services to the State or its departments or agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1399/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1399&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676864,"bill_number":"SB1377","title":"Relating To Water Pollution Control.","description":"Revises chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add definitions that are consistent with federal Clean Water Act regulations. Clarifies the Director of Health's role as a certifying agency including enforcement of water quality certifications, and increases certain statutory civil penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1377/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1377&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676865,"bill_number":"SB1334","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Formally establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security to be transferred to the Department of Law Enforcement and delineates its roles and responsibilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1334/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1334&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676866,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021, As Amended By Act 150, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Repeals the requirement to transfer the Oahu Regional Health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1071/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1071&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676867,"bill_number":"SB1321","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1321/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1321&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676870,"bill_number":"SB1357","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Extends the sunset dates for the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands pursuant to Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, as amended, and Act 98, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, as amended, to 7/1/2030. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 090, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1357/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1357&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676871,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement.","description":"Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare income related monthly adjustment amounts reimbursement by the State and counties for retired employees hired after June 30, 2023, and their spouses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1017/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1017&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676872,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Relating To Expunging Juvenile Records.","description":"Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1065/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1065&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676873,"bill_number":"SB1343","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Clarifies that a minor student's parent or legal guardian produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that emancipated minors may also produce the required student records when transferring schools. Clarifies that the transfer process is the same whether a transfer is within the same complex area or to another complex area. Clarifies that requirements do not apply to McKinney-Vento eligible students. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1343/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1343&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676875,"bill_number":"SB1312","title":"Relating To Employees' Retirement System Disability Retirement.","description":"Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1312/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1312&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676877,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Relating To Educational Health Services.","description":"Replaces the term \"school health aides\" with \"school health assistants\" to reflect recent changes to the job title. Authorizes the administration of medication to public school students by school health assistants with the approval of a health care professional within the Department of Education, the Department of Health, or a health care service pursuant to a written agreement with the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Kidani Chair; Keohokalole Co-Chair; Richards.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1046/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1046&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676878,"bill_number":"SB1292","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1292/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1292&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676879,"bill_number":"SB1412","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.","description":"Provides scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1412/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1412&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676880,"bill_number":"SB1383","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employment Security Law.","description":"Creates the Unemployment Insurance Technology Special Fund to be funded by an unemployment insurance technology assessment at a rate of a .01 per cent of taxable wages to support the information technology operating and maintenance expenses for the payment of benefits and contributions under Hawaii's employment security law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 208, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1383/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1383&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676882,"bill_number":"SB1337","title":"Relating To Act 278, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Amends Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to modify the transfer of the personnel and functions of the Department of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement, clarify that Act 278 does not amend or abrogate the Attorney General's status as the Chief Legal and Law Enforcement Officer of the State, specify that the Statewide Law enforcement Training Complex will be located at the First Responder Technology Campus rather than the Mililani Technology Park, and transfer the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts under section 26-14.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from the Department of Law Enforcement to the Department of Defense, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services for their respective facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1337/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1337&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676884,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Relating To The Wage And Hour Law.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employee\" in Hawaii's wage and hour law by repealing the definition's categorical exclusion of any employee who receives guaranteed compensation totaling $2,000 or more a month. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1087/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1087&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676885,"bill_number":"SB1401","title":"Relating To The Electric Bicycle And Electric Moped Rebate Program.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation into and from a newly established special fund to authorize funds for the Department of Transportation Highways Division's Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay a third-party administrator to administer and pay the rebates to the applicants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1401/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1401&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676886,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Relating To Funds.","description":"Reinstates Governor's authority to transfer funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the department of land and natural resources' fire fighter's contingency fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1021/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1021&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676888,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Relating To Act 130, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Amends Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, clarifies access to services, provides a definition of homeless youth; expands the age of youth that may be served; establishes two full-time equivalent positions; and makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1069/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1069&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676889,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Relating To Natural Resources Management.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the visitor green fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources. Establishes the visitor green fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Legacy Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires a report to the legislature, including a visitor green fee strategic plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TOU, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1051/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1051&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676890,"bill_number":"SB1396","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Amends section 4 of Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to make permanent the requirements under section 329-38.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to check the electronic prescription accountability system in certain situations as enumerated.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1396/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1396&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676892,"bill_number":"SB1406","title":"Relating To Commercial Motor Vehicle Fines.","description":"Amends the law relating to vehicle weight violations by replacing the fine schedule and increasing the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1406/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1406&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676893,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 033, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1006/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1006&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676895,"bill_number":"SB1269","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class D emergency loans. Provides a separate source of funding for agricultural emergency loans. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1269/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1269&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676896,"bill_number":"SB1300","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1300/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1300&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676897,"bill_number":"SB1369","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021, As Amended By Act 150, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"By 12/31/2027, requires the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System in its entirety from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1369/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1369&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676899,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Relating To Act 317, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Amends Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to give the Department of Human Services needed flexibility in developing a comprehensive child welfare information system that complies with federal regulation, which may allow the department to receive federal matching funds for the project. Extends the time the Department of Human Services may expend the appropriation made in Act 317, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1067/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1067&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676901,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Formally establishes the Hawaii State Fusion Center as a program under the Office of Homeland Security to be transferred to the Department of Law Enforcement on 1/1/2024, and delineates its roles and responsibilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 185, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1036/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1036&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676902,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Relating To The Certification Of Documents.","description":"Establishes a fee of $10 for the issuance of an apostille or non-apostille certification and establishes the apostilles and certifications special fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to expend moneys in the fund for operational expenses. Appropriates funds into the special fund. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB964/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=964&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1676903,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Language Programs.","description":"Exempts Hawaiian language immersion program students from kindergarten assessment requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB962/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=962&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1676904,"bill_number":"SB1404","title":"Relating To Aeronautics.","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation airports division to demand and collect reimbursement from any airport contractor, tenant, or user for the entire amount of fines and penalties levied for the violation of federal, state, or county laws related to environmental protection or the United States Department of Homeland Security. Allows the department of transportation airports division to enter into a capital advancement contract with a private party for certain public improvement or construction projects at Hawaii's airports under certain circumstances. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1404/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1404&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676905,"bill_number":"SB1345","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Changes the Department of Education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to an annual report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1345/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1345&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676908,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Relating To Licenses To Solemnize Marriages.","description":"Establishes a uniform fee for licenses to solemnize marriages.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1072/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676909,"bill_number":"SB1375","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids within the definition of \"tobacco products\", as used in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices and the sale of tobacco products. Effective July 1, 2023; provided that section 4 shall take effect on July 1, 2024, and section 5 shall take effect on December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1375/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1375&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676910,"bill_number":"SB1288","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for the research activities tax credit. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1288/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1288&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676911,"bill_number":"SB1391","title":"Relating To Administrative Penalties On Public Lands.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to place a lien on property for noncompliance with certain administrative enforcement actions related to land use violations and certain unauthorized structures encroaching on public lands. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 236, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1391/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1391&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676912,"bill_number":"SB1379","title":"Relating To Penalties For Unlicensed Care Homes.","description":"Clarifies the penalty to be assessed on any person who intentionally operates a care facility without a certificate or license. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1379/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1379&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676914,"bill_number":"SB1356","title":"Relating To Adoption.","description":"Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1356/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1356&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676915,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies that the Governor's and mayors' emergency management powers shall be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the comprehensive emergency management plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency. Specifies the status and the allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys, including increasing the amount of the additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. Shortens the duration of price control periods from ninety-six hours to seventy-two hours. Defines the term \"severe warning\", clarifying that entities other than the National Weather Service issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1034/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1034&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676916,"bill_number":"SB1372","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"Clarifies the definitions of \"caregiver support services\", \"kupuna care services\", and \"respite care\". (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 018, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1372/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1372&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676918,"bill_number":"SB1301","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1301/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1301&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676919,"bill_number":"SB1291","title":"Relating To Sea Level Rise Adaptation.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities to develop a standardized process to conduct vulnerability assessments for facilities at risk from sea level rise and guidance to agencies on how to conduct the vulnerability assessments for their facilities. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 9:45AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1291/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1291&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676921,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1055/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1055&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676922,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging.","description":"Clarifies the definitions of \"caregiver support services\", \"kupuna care services\", and \"respite care\" for the Executive Office on Aging's Kupuna Care Program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1074/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1074&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676923,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Relating To Declaration Of Water Shortage And Emergency.","description":"Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1371).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1088/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1088&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676925,"bill_number":"SB1346","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Educational Expenditure Trust Fund as a separate fund of the Department of Education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1346/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1346&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676926,"bill_number":"SB1367","title":"Relating To Act 130, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Amends Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, clarifies access to services, provides a definition of homeless youth; expands the age of youth that may be served; establishes two full-time equivalent positions; and makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1367/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1367&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676927,"bill_number":"SB1314","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Spousal Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement.","description":"Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare reimbursement by the State and counties for the spouses of retired employees hired after 6/30/2023. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 040, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1314/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1314&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676929,"bill_number":"SB1394","title":"Relating To Methadone Treatment Programs.","description":"Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1394/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1394&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676931,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Relating To A State Chief Operating Officer.","description":"Establishes the State Chief Operating Officer to assist the Governor in developing and recommending policies beneficial to businesses and to increase economic development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB941/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=941&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1676932,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Abolishes the Community Council on Purchase of Health and Human Services. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 044, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB977/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=977&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676933,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 030, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1000/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1000&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676934,"bill_number":"SB1297","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the area of economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to implement specific projects that address those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii Office of Naval Research Grant Program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the Alternative Energy Research and Development Revolving Fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the revolving fund. Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1297/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1297&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676936,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Establishes a targeted violence prevention program within the state office of homeland security. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Establishes the all-threats or all-hazards statewide reporting system. Creates two new analyst positions. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1038/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1038&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676938,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Repeals the requirement for additional rules by the Department of Agriculture to address nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-05-02","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and none excused.","last_action_date":"2023-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB973/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=973&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676939,"bill_number":"SB1304","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1304/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1304&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676940,"bill_number":"SB1333","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Establishes protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1333/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1333&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676941,"bill_number":"SB1306","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1306/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676944,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Relating To Commercial Motor Vehicle Weight Limits.","description":"Makes state law consistent with federal law regarding legal limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads traveling on all public roadways. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 026, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1107&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676945,"bill_number":"SB1272","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a program specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and appropriates moneys to fund the position. Prioritizes assistance for farmers and ranchers who produce local food that is at least partially consumed within the State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1272/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1272&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676946,"bill_number":"SB1376","title":"Relating To The Water Pollution Control Special Fund.","description":"Establishes the Water Pollution Control Special Fund to collect fees formerly deposited to the State general fund to create a supplemental source of funding to implement and enforce water quality management as implemented in permits, certifications, and variances. Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Health for the purposes of the Water Pollution Control Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1376/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1376&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676947,"bill_number":"SB1366","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Provides part-time on-the-job training to attain minimum qualifications needed for future part-time and full-time employment. Effective upon its approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1366/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1366&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676948,"bill_number":"SB1339","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Department of Law Enforcement to plan, coordinate, and engage in law enforcement operations to interdict illegal fireworks, develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control laws, and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1339/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1339&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676950,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts all gross proceeds derived from the sale of certain groceries, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and over-the-counter drugs from the general excise tax. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1050/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1050&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676952,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Relating To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System.","description":"Amends subsection 329-101(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that a dispenser of a controlled substance report the filling of a controlled substance prescription and the dispensing of drug samples to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System at least once every day, or a report of \"zero\" be reported not less than once every seven days if no controlled substances prescriptions are filled or drug samples are dispensed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1099/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1099&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676953,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1008/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1008&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676954,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Relating To Statewide Interoperable Public Safety Communications.","description":"Amends provisions related to the Statewide Interoperable Communications Executive Committee to reflect the migration of the Office of Homeland Security from the Department of Defense to the Department of Law Enforcement on 1/1/2024. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 186, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1037/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1037&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676956,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Relating To The Drug And Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory.","description":"Authorizes moneys in the state highway fund to be expended to maintain the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory. Authorizes moneys in the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Transportation or appropriated as a grant-in-aid to a qualifying county emergency services department to support the laboratory. Appropriates funds for the laboratory. Requires reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 148, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1113&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676957,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Relating To The Second Deputy Director In The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services; authorizes a private secretary position for the second deputy; appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1066/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1066&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676959,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requires DLNR to develop and publish a website and mobile application that includes the application processes, including a means of collecting any fees, for a permit, license, or reservation needed to conduct recreational and commercial activities in the State. Requires DLNR to make available existing application processes in a digital format to be used on the website and mobile application. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the website and mobile application. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 182, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB953/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=953&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676960,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Adjusts the Department of Education's small purchase threshold to require no less than three quotes for purchases of goods, services, and construction between $5,000 to less than $15,000, and to require no less than three written quotes for purchases of goods and services between $15,000 to less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction between $15,000 to less than $250,000. Exempts the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system requirement for purchases of goods and services less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction less than $250,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1044/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1044&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676961,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Allows health care facilities to permit terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB957/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=957&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1676964,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of 12/31/2022. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 056, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1100&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676965,"bill_number":"SB1298","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1298/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1298&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676966,"bill_number":"SB1386","title":"Relating To Declaration Of Water Shortage And Emergency.","description":"Clarifies the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare water shortages and emergencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1386/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1386&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676968,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Authorizes the department of health to allow a patient's written certification to be valid for three years. Defines \"waiting room\" within a medical cannabis retail dispensing location and clarifies public access to the waiting room. Amends the rulemaking authority for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Permits a selling dispensary to transport an amount other than eight hundred ounces of cannabis or manufactured cannabis products with prior approval of the department of health. Amends the dispensary program licensing fee structure. Adds or clarifies requirements for the dispensary program related to signage, packaging, security requirements and restrictions regarding waiting rooms, permitted types of manufactured cannabis products, supervision of certain personnel while onsite at retail dispensing locations or medical cannabis production centers, and the department of health's education and training program. Clarifies penalties for violations of the dispensary law. Makes various housekeeping amendments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 108, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1082/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1082&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676970,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Transfers certain duties from the administrator of the State Procurement Office to the heads of health and human services purchasing agencies. Changes the small purchase threshold for health and human services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 045, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB978/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=978&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676971,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB979/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676972,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Relating To License Requirements For Psychologists.","description":"Updates definitions related to the education and training requirements of psychologists; amends the screening process for applicants educated at a foreign institution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1031/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1031&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676973,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Relating To The Electric Bicycle And Electric Moped Rebate Program.","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation into and from a newly established special fund to authorize funds for the Department of Transportation Highways Division's Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay a third-party administrator to administer and pay the rebates to the applicants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1103&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676976,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Relating To Government Fraud.","description":"Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB985/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676977,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Relating To Stormwater Fees.","description":"Establishes a fee cap amount for county stormwater user fees that may be charged against or collected from the Department of Transportation of $1,500,000 in the aggregate per year. Prohibits any county from denying services to the Department of Transportation by reason of nonpayment of user fees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 234, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1101&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676978,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the department of education to include financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a position dedicated to financial literacy within the department of education. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB936/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=936&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1676979,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Relating To Nurses Licensed In Another Jurisdiction.","description":"Allows for temporary permits to be issued to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and revises the exemptions for license.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1024/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1024&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676980,"bill_number":"SB1327","title":"Relating To The Use Of Electronic Filing By The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to use electronic filing processes, including electronic service of documents, under the statutory chapters regulating public utilities, motor carriers, and water carriers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 205, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1327/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1327&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676983,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Requires the Governor to ensure continued operation of medical facilities upon declaration of a state of emergency and during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Allows hospitals to suspend elective surgeries during the period of emergency to address the facility's bed capacity. Defines \"hospital\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB969/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=969&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1676984,"bill_number":"SB1374","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the sale of tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1374/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1374&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676985,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Relating To Methadone Treatment Programs.","description":"Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1096/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1096&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676986,"bill_number":"SB1389","title":"Relating To Real Property Disclosures Within Shoreline Areas.","description":"Requires mandatory disclosure of all existing permitted and unpermitted shoreline erosion control structures and the annual coastal erosion rates for shoreline properties in real estate transactions when publicly available. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1389/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1389&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676988,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Relating To The Road Usage Charge Program.","description":"Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes, beginning on 7/1/2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates the $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicles a choice of paying a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage charge until 2033. Requires motor vehicle registration applications to specify the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading. Requires the department of transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676989,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Relating To Labor Data Collection.","description":"Requires employers to maintain specified records. Allows the department of business, economic development, and tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EET/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB987/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=987&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1676991,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Relating To The Food Supply.","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to plan, design, construct, and operate a new animal slaughterhouse on the island of Oahu. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB946/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=946&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1676992,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to incorporate zeroemission vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or both, into the lessor's rental motor vehicle fleets.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB937/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=937&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1676993,"bill_number":"SB1380","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Requires that written certifications for a patient with a chronic condition be valid for three years. Removes the requirement that a certifying physician or advanced practice registered nurse have a \"bona fide\" physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to certify that a patient has a debilitating medical condition pursuant to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Defines \"waiting room\" within a medical cannabis retail dispensary and allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room; clarifies that each day of a violation of chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is a separate violation; and amends the rule-making authority for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Requires medical cannabis dispensaries, in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice registered nurses who issue written certifications pursuant to section 329-123, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conduct the continuing education and training program required by section 329D-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1380/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1380&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676995,"bill_number":"SB1370","title":"Relating To Licenses To Solemnize Marriages.","description":"Establishes a standard license to solemnize marriages, valid for one year from the date of issuance. Establishes a short-term license to solemnize marriages, valid for sixty days from the date of issuance. Establishes a fee of $100 per year for the issuance of a standard license. Establishes a fee of $25 per sixty-day period for a short-term license. Specifies in what amount and to which fund license fees shall be deposited. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 206, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1370/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1370&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676996,"bill_number":"SB1324","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds the term \"doing business as\" to \"trade name\" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103, HRS, with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Amends the definitions of \"controlled unaffiliated business\" and \"participant\" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1324/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1324&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1676998,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish positions for the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 064, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB968/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=968&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1676999,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Relating To A State Boating Facility Lease Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the department of land and natural resources. Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1089/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1089&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677001,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Relating To Background Checks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and contractor's employees and volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to minors and young adults receiving child welfare or child abuse prevention services, or vulnerable adults receiving adult protective services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantive conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1064/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1064&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677002,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For On-site Early Childhood Facilities.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position.  Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.  Takes effect on 7/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB938/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=938&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1677003,"bill_number":"SB1387","title":"Relating To A State Boating Facility Lease Pilot Program.","description":"Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department). Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the Department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1387/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1387&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677004,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Enables the board of trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the administrator and chief investment officer of the trust fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1015/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1015&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677006,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Relating To The Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","description":"Amends section 4 of Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to make permanent the requirements under section 329-38.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to check the electronic prescription accountability system in certain situations as enumerated.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1098/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1098&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677008,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Relating To Employees' Retirement System Disability Retirement.","description":"Clarifies the employees' retirement system's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1014/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1014&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677009,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Establishes the Climate Impact Special Fund. Allocates five cents from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Climate Impact Special Fund. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to address impacts of climate change and to mitigate further impacts on the State through carbon sequestration and resiliency planning. Allocates funds to the Sea Level Rise Voluntary Relocation Fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1052/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1052&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677010,"bill_number":"SB1347","title":"Relating To Income Tax.","description":"Adds new tax credit for teacher's expenses. Adds an inflation index for the income tax brackets, personal exemption amount and standard deduction amounts. Increases the amounts for the income tax brackets, personal exemption amount and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2023. Increases the adjusted gross income amounts for the qualification of low-income credits. Increases the amount of the credits that assist working families.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1347/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1347&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677011,"bill_number":"SB1381","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Section 328-106, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Repeals section 328-106, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires the Department of Health to regulate business practices between private entities engaged in the selling, billing, and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 207, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1381/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1381&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677014,"bill_number":"SB1336","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Establishes a Targeted Violence Prevention program within the state Office of Homeland Security. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Establishes the all-threats or all-hazards statewide reporting and analysis system. Mandates reporting by state and county government agencies regarding specific enumerated activity. Creates two new analyst position and appropriates money for the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1336/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677015,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Relating To Hemp Special Fund.","description":"Renames the industrial hemp special fund as the hemp special fund and allows the fund to be utilized for the department of agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB976/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=976&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677016,"bill_number":"SB1313","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Enables the board of trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the Administrator and Chief Investment Officer of the Trust Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 038, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1313/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1313&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677017,"bill_number":"SB1268","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Makes technical changes to the statutory definitions of \"agricultural enterprise lands\" and \"non-agricultural park lands\" for clarification and consistency purposes. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-07","last_action":"Act 068, 06/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).","last_action_date":"2023-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1268/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1268&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677019,"bill_number":"SB1290","title":"Relating To The Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.","description":"Clarifies section 6.4 of Act 248, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, as it pertains to the appropriation for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1290/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1290&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677022,"bill_number":"SB1354","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places or located in a designated historic district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1354/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1354&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677023,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Makes permanent Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands upon the department's request. 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1059/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1059&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677024,"bill_number":"SB1293","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Clarifies the decision-making process for the Land Use Commission adoption of maps of Important Agricultural Lands and repeals the farm dwelling and farm employee housing incentive for lands designated as Important Agricultural Lands in chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1293/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1293&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677025,"bill_number":"SB1289","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1289/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1289&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677026,"bill_number":"SB1351","title":"Relating To Infant And Early Childhood Mental Health.","description":"Establishes the infant and early childhood mental health program within the department of health to provide and coordinate mental health services for children from birth up to age five. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the program, including for an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1351/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1351&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677027,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Relating To The Animal Industry Special Fund.","description":"Adds revenue generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch as sources for the Animal Industry Special Fund and clarifies that the funds from the special fund may be expended to make laboratory improvements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 215, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB972/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=972&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677029,"bill_number":"SB1392","title":"Relating To Periodic Reviews Of Detainees In Community Correctional Centers.","description":"Repeals section 353-6.2, Hawaii Revised Statues, enacted as part of Act 179, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to delete the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1392/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1392&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677030,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Relating To Chapter 457j, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Exempts birth attendants practicing on or before 7/1/2025 from licensure requirements, under certain conditions. Expands qualifications for licensure to include the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Tam voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB955/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=955&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1677032,"bill_number":"SB1362","title":"Relating To Background Checks.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors and contractor's employees and volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to minors and young adults receiving child welfare or child abuse prevention services, or vulnerable adults receiving adult protective services, social services, or certain other benefits and services from the department. Makes non-substantive conforming amendments to sections 345-2.5 and 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1362/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1362&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677033,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Relating To The Water Pollution Control Special Fund.","description":"Establishes the water pollution control special fund to collect fees formerly deposited to the state general fund to create a supplemental source of funding to implement and enforce water quality management as implemented in permits, certifications, and variances. Appropriates funds to be used by the department of health for the purposes of the water pollution control special fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1078/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1078&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677034,"bill_number":"SB1279","title":"Relating To Criminal History Background Checks.","description":"Authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history background check by the county police departments of applicants for licenses to sell, offer to sell, distribute, or otherwise transfer electric guns or cartridges.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1279/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1279&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677036,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Relating To Climate Adaptation.","description":"Expands the authority of the State and the counties and develops funding to begin utilizing managed retreat as an option for voluntarily moving residential development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas, including through a pilot program on the North Shore of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1092/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1092&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677037,"bill_number":"SB1294","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and farm employee housing on Important Agricultural Lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing as an incentive for the designation of lands as Important Agricultural Lands pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1294/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1294&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677039,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids within the definition of \"tobacco products\", as used in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices and the sale of tobacco products. Effective July 1, 2023; provided that section 4 shall take effect on July 1, 2024, and section 5 shall take effect on December 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1077/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1077&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677040,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the sale of tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1076/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1076&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677041,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide grants or loans to mixed-income rental projects or units qualifying individuals and families. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB951/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=951&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677042,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Repeals the department of education's weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1043/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677045,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Relating To Agricultural Lands.","description":"Makes technical changes to the statutory definitions of \"agricultural enterprise lands\" and \"non-agricultural park lands\" for clarification and consistency purposes. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB970/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677046,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the household and dependent care services tax credit for five years. Increases the refundable earned income tax credit for five years. Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit for five years. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 163, 06/30/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB954/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=954&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677047,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Relating To Money Transmitters Modernization Act.","description":"Enables timely, coordinated, and efficient regulation of money transmission companies to achieve financial stability and economic growth, while providing consumer protection. Allows the State to share resources, data, and technology tools with other states to create a stronger multi-state system of financial regulation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 183, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1027/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1027&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677048,"bill_number":"SB1411","title":"Relating To The Drug And Alcohol Toxicology Testing Laboratory.","description":"Amends the name and administration of the drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory special fund. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1411/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1411&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677049,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Relating To Agricultural Loans.","description":"Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund Class \"D\" loans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB971/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=971&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677052,"bill_number":"SB1341","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Repeals the Department of Education's weekly report on schools that have reported positive COVID-19 cases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1341/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1341&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677053,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Relating To Broadband.","description":"Appropriates general funds for federal broadband programs matching fund requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1019/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1019&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677054,"bill_number":"SB1361","title":"Relating To The Nursing Facility Sustainability Program.","description":"Making the nursing facility sustainability program and exemptions from the special fund assessments permanent. Make changes to strengthen the nursing facility sustainability program and other nonsubstantive changes for consistency and clarify. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1361/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1361&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677055,"bill_number":"SB1308","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1308/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1308&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677057,"bill_number":"SB1319","title":"Relating To Funds.","description":"Reinstates the Governor's authority to transfer certain funds to cope with the effects of natural disasters, for operating purposes, or to supplement the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Fire Fighter's Contingency Fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1319/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1319&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677059,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1005/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1005&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677060,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment Orders.","description":"Authorizes psychiatrists or advanced practice registered nurses, after examination of a person for assisted community treatment indication, to request assistance from the attorney general to file an assisted community treatment petition. Authorizes the family court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Clarifies provision of notice for assisted community treatment petitions. Authorizes any interested party to request assistance from the attorney general to file a petition for an extension of assisted community treatment. Extends the time period that a family court may order continued assisted community treatment. Reduces the time period that a family court needs to determine whether assisted community treatment should continue. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 153, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB950/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=950&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677061,"bill_number":"SB1277","title":"Making Appropriations For Claims Against The State, Its Officers, Or Its Employees.","description":"Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 039, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1277/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1277&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677063,"bill_number":"SB1403","title":"Relating To Motor Carrier Vehicle Inspections.","description":"Allows the Director of Transportation to upgrade the motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State by authorizing changes to the program to be implemented by administrative rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1403/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1403&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677064,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Relating To The Use Of Electronic Filing By The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Authorizes the public utilities commission to use electronic filing processes, including electronic service of documents, under the statutory chapters regulating public utilities, motor carriers, and water carriers. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1029/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1029&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677066,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employment Security Law.","description":"Creates the Unemployment Insurance Technology Special Fund that will be funded by an additional assessment of .01 per cent to Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund contributions to support the information technology operating and maintenance expenses for the payment of benefits and contributions under Hawaii's Employment Security Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1085/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1085&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677067,"bill_number":"SB1317","title":"Relating To Broadband.","description":"Transfers the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the office of the lieutenant governor on a temporary, four-year basis. Appropriates general funds to provide required matching funds for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Appropriates funds received by the State from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to convene and lead the working group established pursuant to Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1317/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1317&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677068,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Increases options to build affordable housing in Hawaii Community Development Authority districts by increasing the permissible lease term to ninety-nine years. Prohibits the Hawaii Community Development Authority from encumbering lands that were classed as crown lands previous to August 15, 1895, in leases longer than sixty-five years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB988/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=988&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677070,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Relating To The Nursing Facility Sustainability Program.","description":"Making the nursing facility sustainability program and exemptions from the special fund assessments permanent. Make changes to strengthen the nursing facility sustainability program and other nonsubstantive changes for consistency and clarify. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1063/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677071,"bill_number":"SB1283","title":"Relating To Government Fraud.","description":"Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1283/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1283&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677072,"bill_number":"SB1397","title":"Relating To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System.","description":"Amends subsection 329-101(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that a dispenser of a controlled substance report the filling of a controlled substance prescription and the dispensing of drug samples to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System at least once every day, or a report of \"zero\" be reported not less than once every seven days if no controlled substances prescriptions are filled or drug samples are dispensed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1397/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1397&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677074,"bill_number":"SB1315","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement.","description":"Excludes state and county retired employees hired after 6/30/2023, and their spouses from receiving reimbursements for Medicare income-related monthly adjustment amounts as part of their Medicare Part B reimbursement payments. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 041, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1315/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1315&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677076,"bill_number":"SB1360","title":"Relating To The Hospital Sustainability Program.","description":"Strengthens and continues the Hospital Sustainability Program indefinitely. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Makes other non-substantive changes for consistency and clarify.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1360/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1360&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677077,"bill_number":"SB1274","title":"Relating To Hemp Special Fund.","description":"Amends section 141-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to rename the Industrial Hemp Special Fund as the Hemp Special Fund and allow the fund to be utilized for the Department of Agriculture's responsibilities regarding hemp under part III of chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1274/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1274&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677078,"bill_number":"SB1368","title":"Relating To Medicaid Reimbursement Rates For Certain Healthcare Professionals.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to pay certain healthcare professionals who provide care allowable under the Medicaid program to patients enrolled in Medicaid an amount similar or equivalent to reimbursement rates paid by the Medicare program. Appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1368/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1368&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677079,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and farm employee housing on Important Agricultural Lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing as an incentive for the designation of lands as Important Agricultural Lands pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-23","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB996/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=996&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677080,"bill_number":"SB1309","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1309/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1309&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677083,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Relating To Aeronautics.","description":"Allows the Department of Transportation Airports Division (DOTA) to be reimbursed from any airport contractor, tenant, or user for the entire amount of fines and penalties levied for the violation of federal, state, or county laws related to environmental protection or the United States Department of Homeland Security. Allows the DOTA to enter into a capital advancement contract with a private party for certain public improvement or construction projects at Hawaii's airports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1106&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677084,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii educational expenditure trust fund as a separate fund of the department of education for improving the education of, and supporting the programs benefiting, the students of the Hawaii public school system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1048/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1048&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677085,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Relating To Sustainable Agriculture.","description":"Clarifies the requirements for participation under the cover crop reimbursement pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB975/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=975&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677086,"bill_number":"SB1322","title":"Relating To Nurses Licensed In Another Jurisdiction.","description":"Allows for temporary permits to be issued to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, and revises the exemptions for license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1322/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1322&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677089,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.","description":"Allows the department of Hawaiian home lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places or located in a designated historic district and under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1056/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1056&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677090,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1023/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1023&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677091,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Relating To Protective Devices For Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, And Mopeds.","description":"Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, to wear a helmet secured by a chin strap. Requires operators of a moped to wear a helmet with a chin strap.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677092,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medication used for the treatment of obesity or weight loss management for a covered individual who is overweight and has one or more related comorbidities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB965/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=965&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1677093,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Relating To Creating A Local Housing Market.","description":"Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to the Hawaii State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB940/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=940&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1677095,"bill_number":"SB1405","title":"Relating To Commercial Motor Vehicle Weight Limits.","description":"Requires vehicle weights to be consistent with federal weight limits with respect to legal limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads traveling on all public roadways. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1405/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1405&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677097,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Relating To Adoption.","description":"Requires an adopted individual to be considered a child of both the adopted and natural parents for the sole purpose of determining familial relationships for purposes of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 187, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1058/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677098,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Relating To Capital Advancement Contracts.","description":"Amends section 266-19.5(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of increasing the total contract value and total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements and adds reporting requirements for the department.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1102&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677099,"bill_number":"SB1318","title":"Relating To Payment Of Claims Of The Unclaimed Property Program.","description":"Increases the amount of moneys that can be carried over at June 30 of each fiscal year by the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund from $1,300,000 to $2,500,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1318/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1318&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677101,"bill_number":"SB1349","title":"Relating To Natural Resources Management.","description":"Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the visitor green fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources. Establishes the visitor green fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Legacy Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires a report to the legislature, including a visitor green fee strategic plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1349/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1349&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677102,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a solar energy storage system loan program to provide asset limited, income constrained, employed households with low-interest loans to purchase and install solar energy storage systems. Establishes and appropriates funds for a renewable energy system installation loan program to provide asset limited, income constrained, employed households with low-interest loans to purchase and install residential photovoltaic and energy storage systems, including battery storage systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB949/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=949&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677104,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds a Health Insurance Administrator deputy commissioner position. Defines \"dormant captive insurance company\" and sets out a procedure to apply for the certificate of dormancy. Adds the term \"doing business as\" to \"trade name\" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103 with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Amends the definitions of \"controlled unaffiliated business\" and \"participant\" as applied to captive insurance companies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1026/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1026&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677105,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Honokaa Land Company, Llc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB943/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=943&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1677107,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii Resident Tuition Fee.","description":"Requires the tuition residency rules for the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1115&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677108,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Relating To Early Learning.","description":"Expands the types of entities from which a Preschool Open Doors service provider may obtain accreditation. Beginning 1/1/2024, expands the Preschool Open Doors Program application process to eligible 3year-old children. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 171, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB961/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=961&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1677109,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 034, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1010/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1010&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677110,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Relating To The Professional And Vocational Licensing Act.","description":"Amends the Professional and Vocational Licensing Act to reduce the time frame for which an application is considered abandoned from two years to one year and to specify how this one-year period applies to the process for applications for examination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1025/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1025&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677112,"bill_number":"SB1364","title":"Relating To The Second Deputy Director In The Department Of Human Services.","description":"Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services; authorizes a private secretary position for the second deputy; appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1364/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677114,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Relating To The Enhanced 911 Board.","description":"Amends chapter 138, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add the director of the Department of Law Enforcement or the director's designee as a member of the Enhanced 911 Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1040/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1040&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677115,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Relating To Child And Adolescent Mental Health.","description":"Establishes a two-year child and adolescent crisis mobile outreach team pilot program on Oahu and one neighbor island site to expand existing crisis response services. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 12/31/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 089, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB948/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=948&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677116,"bill_number":"SB1275","title":"Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Abolishes the Community Council on purchase of health and human services","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1275/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1275&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677117,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Relating To Access To Treatment For Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2024, permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB966/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=966&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1677119,"bill_number":"SB1373","title":"Relating To The Executive Office On Aging Administrative Claiming Special Fund.","description":"Clarifies the allowable revenues to be deposited into the Executive Office on Aging Administrative Claiming Special Fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 249, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1373/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1373&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677120,"bill_number":"SB1384","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Amends chapter 202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021, Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Renames \"Hawaii workforce development council\" to \"Hawaii workforce development board\". Requires the Hawaii workforce development board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies consistent with federal law and regulations. Requires the governor to select the chairperson of the board from among the seventeen private sector members. Requires the Hawaii workforce development board to assist the governor in coordinating local workforce development boards to improve the workforce development system. Repeals the requirement for the department of labor and industrial relations to submit an annual report to the legislature on the activities of the k-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1384/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1384&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677121,"bill_number":"SB1320","title":"Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs.","description":"Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability for departments to transfer funds between programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1320/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1320&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677122,"bill_number":"SB1393","title":"Relating To Methadone Treatment Programs.","description":"Amends section 329-40, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to allow the medical director of a methadone treatment program to dispense the maximum days of supply of take-home doses as allowed under federal law to a patient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1393/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1393&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677123,"bill_number":"SB1342","title":"Relating To Department Of Education Procurement.","description":"Adjusts the Department of Education's small purchase threshold to require no less than three quotes for purchases of goods, services, and construction between $5,000 to less than $15,000, and to require no less than three written quotes for purchases of goods and services between $15,000 to less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction between $15,000 to less than $250,000. Exempts the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system requirement for purchases of goods and services less than $100,000 and for purchases of construction less than $250,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1342/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1342&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677126,"bill_number":"SB1285","title":"Relating To Labor Data Collection.","description":"Amends section 201-13.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1285/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677127,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Relating To The Environmental Impacts Of Air Travel.","description":"Establishes the mitigation of the climate effects of commercial air transportation task force to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to mitigate the carbon load of, contributions to global warming made by, and effects on the climate caused by commercial air travel to the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB959/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=959&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1677128,"bill_number":"SB1305","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1305/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1305&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677129,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1084/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677131,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Relating To Interim Administrative Rules Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1057/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1057&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677132,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Relating To Act 278, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Amends Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to modify the transfer of the personnel and functions of the department of the attorney general to the department of law enforcement, clarify that Act 278 does not amend or abrogate the attorney general's status as the chief legal and law enforcement officer of the State, specify that the statewide law enforcement training complex will be located at the first responder technology campus rather than the Mililani technology park, and transfer the responsibility and management of certain private security contracts from the department of law enforcement to the department of defense, department of health, and department of human services for their respective facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1039/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1039&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677134,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Relating To Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for the research activities tax credit. Requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions. Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB990/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=990&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677135,"bill_number":"SB1303","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1303/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1303&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677136,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Relating To The Hospital Sustainability Program.","description":"Strengthens and continues the Hospital Sustainability Program indefinitely. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Makes other non-substantive changes for consistency and clarify.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1062/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1062&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677138,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the area of economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to implement specific projects that address those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB999/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=999&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677139,"bill_number":"SB1355","title":"Relating To Interim Administrative Rules Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to issue interim rules that shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, after beneficiary consultation is conducted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. The interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HWN/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1355/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1355&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677141,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Relating To Real Property Disclosures Within Shoreline Areas.","description":"Requires disclosure of all existing permitted and unpermitted erosion control structures on the parcel in real estate transactions when residential real property lies adjacent to the shoreline. Effective 11/1/2023. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 231, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1091/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1091&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677142,"bill_number":"SB1332","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Clarifies that emergency management powers must be consistent with the state constitution. Clarifies the scope of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Clarifies the powers of the Governor and mayors to extend or terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively. Delineates allowable uses of Major Disaster Fund moneys. Amends the amount of additional funds that may be made available for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief fund. Shortens the duration of price control periods from 96 hours to 72 hours. Defines \"severe warning\" to recognize that entities other than the National Weather Service may issue warnings that may require the activation of the emergency management system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 3:55PM; Conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1332/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1332&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677144,"bill_number":"SB1358","title":"Relating To School Impact Fees.","description":"Makes permanent Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, which excludes housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1358/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1358&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677145,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii Constitution To Expressly Provide That The Legislature May Authorize The Counties To Issue Tax Increment Bonds And To Exclude Tax Increment Bonds From Determinations Of The Funded Debt Of The Counties.","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. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB997/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=997&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677146,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Relating To Construction Waste.","description":"Requires recycling of construction and demolition materials and use of recycled materials to factor into priority offeror selections for competitive procurements of construction or demolition services by the State or any county. Requires the State Building Codes to incorporate the International Green Construction Code and set specified targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of nonhazardous construction waste.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB958/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=958&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1677147,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (2), (3), (4), (6), (8), (9), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 031, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1001/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1001&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677150,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Relating To Broadband.","description":"Appropriates general fund moneys that are required to match federal moneys for broadband programs. Appropriates moneys received by the State from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the broadband equity, access, and deployment program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-26-23 3:40PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB963/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=963&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1677151,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Relating To Water Pollution Control.","description":"Revises chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add definitions that are consistent with federal Clean Water Act regulations. Clarifies the Director of Health's role as a certifying agency, including enforcement of water quality certifications, and increases certain statutory civil penalties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 233, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1079/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1079&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677152,"bill_number":"SB1311","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Act 192, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2007.","description":"Repeals Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, which requires the employees' retirement system to divest itself of investments in companies that provide support for genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and provide annual reports to the legislature on the status of divestment. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"This measure has been deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1311/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1311&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677153,"bill_number":"SB1382","title":"Relating To Liquor.","description":"Increases the per wine gallon tax on alcoholic beverages.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1382/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1382&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677154,"bill_number":"SB1329","title":"Relating To License Requirements For Psychologists.","description":"Updates definitions related to the education and training requirements of psychologists; amends the screening process for applicants educated at a foreign institution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1329/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1329&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677156,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Board of Directors to include the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, unless the Chairperson, with the approval of the Board of Regents, designates another Regent to serve. Changes the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to an unspecified amount. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense, and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense, for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 858).","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB991/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=991&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677157,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Section 328-106, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Repeals unenforceable and ineffective provisions from chapter 328, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1083/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1083&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677158,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Relating To Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 5:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB994/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=994&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677159,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Relating To Important Agricultural Lands.","description":"Clarifies the decision-making process for the adoption by the Land use Commission of county maps for the designation of important agricultural lands. Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and employee housing on important agricultural lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB995/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=995&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677161,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1009/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1009&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677163,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Relating To Forfeiture Pursuant To Section 804-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Allows notice of a bond or recognizance forfeiture to be sent to either the surety (bond company) or surety insurer (insurance company), by certified mail, to start the thirty-day forfeiture countdown for the surety or surety insurer to locate and surrender a principal (criminal defendant) or file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture. Provides the State with an avenue to appeal when the court grants a motion or application to set aside a bail bond forfeiture. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 154, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB980/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=980&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677164,"bill_number":"SB1409","title":"Relating To Protective Devices For Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, And Mopeds.","description":"Requires operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, to wear a helmet secured by a chin strap. Requires operators of a moped to wear a helmet with a chin strap.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1409/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1409&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677165,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Relating To Emergency Medical Response.","description":"Requires each department of education school and public charter school to establish a critical emergency response team. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB942/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=942&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1677166,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of 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 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1012/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1012&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677168,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Relating To The Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.","description":"Clarifies that certain funds appropriated pursuant to Act 88, SLH 2021, as amended by Act 248, SLH 2022, shall be deposited into the affordable homeownership revolving fund for the purposes for which the revolving fund was established. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 093, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB992/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=992&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677169,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority public housing tenant upward mobility pilot program. Provides part-time on-the-job training to attain minimum qualifications needed for future part-time and full-time employment. Effective upon its approval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1068/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1068&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677171,"bill_number":"SB1340","title":"Relating To The Practice Of Behavior Analysis.","description":"Reinstates the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements for certain teachers working in collaboration with a licensed behavior analyst or licensed psychologist. Expands the exemption for registered behavior technicians to implement applied behavior analysis services under the direction of a licensed psychologist. Reinstates the exemption from the behavior analyst licensing requirements for individuals who implement applied behavior analysis services to participants in the Medicaid home and community-based services waiver program. Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature on the implementation of Medicaid reimbursements for applied behavior analysis services. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 167, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1340/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1340&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677172,"bill_number":"SB1331","title":"Relating To The State Building Code Council.","description":"Adds to the State Building Code Council a voting member representing the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1331/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1331&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677174,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2024 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB967/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=967&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1677175,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Relating To Periodic Reviews Of Detainees In Community Correctional Centers.","description":"Repeals section 353-6.2, Hawaii Revised Statues, enacted as part of Act 179, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, to delete the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to reassess pretrial detainees on a regular basis for reconsideration of pretrial release.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1094/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1094&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677176,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Relating To The School Facilities Authority.","description":"Explicitly includes prekindergarten facilities within the scope of authority of the School Facilities Authority. Transfers $200,000,000 of general funds previously appropriated to the School Facilities Authority of the Department of Education to the School Facilities Special Fund for FY 2023-2024. Appropriates funds out of the School Facilities Special Fund for the School Facilities Authority to expand access to eligible children for prekindergarten. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-03","last_action":"Act 175, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).","last_action_date":"2023-07-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB960/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=960&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1677178,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Relating To Funding For The Department Of The Attorney General Tobacco Enforcement Unit.","description":"Amends the amount of funding for the tobacco enforcement special fund administered by the Department of the Attorney General by: amending the amount of funds that the tobacco enforcement special fund can carry over at the end of the fiscal year; increasing the cigarette tax stamp fee and concurrently increasing the percentage of the cigarette tax stamp fee deposited to the tobacco enforcement special fund; and amending the amount of funds to be deposited to the credit of the tobacco enforcement special fund from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB982/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=982&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677179,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Relating To Time Limitations.","description":"Defines the term \"public servant\" in section 701-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the scope and applicability of provisions related to the time limitations to bring prosecution based on misconduct in office. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 124, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB983/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=983&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677181,"bill_number":"SB1295","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii Constitution To Expressly Provide That The Legislature May Authorize The Counties To Issue Tax Increment Bonds And To Exclude Tax Increment Bonds From Determinations Of The Funded Debt Of The Counties.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize, by general law, 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. (HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Gates, Lowen excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1295/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1295&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677182,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Task Force within the Department of Law Enforcement to plan, coordinate, and engage in law enforcement operations to interdict illegal fireworks, develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control laws, and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1041/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677183,"bill_number":"SB1402","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles Enforcement.","description":"Amends the law relating to enforcement of weight limits for vehicle gross weight, axle, and wheel load.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1402/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1402&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677184,"bill_number":"SB1276","title":"Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services.","description":"Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statements of qualification and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1276/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1276&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677187,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Relating To Public Employment Cost Items.","description":"Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of 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 2023-2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Keith-Agaran Co-Chair; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1007/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1007&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677188,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Relating To Homeland Security.","description":"Establishes protections for critical infrastructure information that is received or maintained by the Office of Homeland Security for use regarding the security of critical infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-27-23 10:45AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1035/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1035&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677189,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Amends chapter 202, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the General Appropriations Act of 2021, Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Renames \"Workforce Development Council\" \"Hawaii Workforce Development Board\" and \"county workforce development board\" \"local workforce development board\". Requires the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards to develop written conflict of interest policies consistent with federal law and regulations. Requires the Governor to select the chairperson of the state board among the private sector members set forth in section 202-1(b)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals the requirement in 371-21(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the DLIR to submit an annual report to the legislature on the activities of the K-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1086/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1086&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677190,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","description":"Makes an appropriation to authorize general funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB989/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=989&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1677191,"bill_number":"SB1363","title":"Relating To Expunging Juvenile Records.","description":"Adds additional circumstances in which family courts may expunge juvenile arrest records.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1363/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677667,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.","description":"Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR16/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=16&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1677703,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Certain Breast Cancer Screenings And Additional Supplemental Imaging.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Certain Breast Cancer Screenings And Additional Supplemental Imaging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR8/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=8&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1677739,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR18/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=18&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1677773,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR15/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=15&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1677810,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR7/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=7&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1677849,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules For A Permit To Discharge Pollutants That Include The Major Factors That Are Considered In Identifying The Functional Equivalent Of A Direct Discharge For Point Sources Or Nonpoint Sources.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules For A Permit To Discharge Pollutants That Include The Major Factors That Are Considered In Identifying The Functional Equivalent Of A Direct Discharge For Point Sources Or Nonpoint Sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Recommitted to AEN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR3/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=3&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1677883,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Postpone For Five Years Lease Increases For Waiahole Valley Lessees To Allow For The Development Of A Comprehensive Lease Plan For Waiahole Valley On The Island Of Oahu, And Requesting The Corporation To Issue A Report Recommending Whether The Corporation's Responsibilities For Waiahole Valley Should Be Transferred To A Different State Agency.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Postpone For Five Years Lease Increases For Waiahole Valley Lessees To Allow For The Development Of A Comprehensive Lease Plan For Waiahole Valley On The Island Of Oahu, And Requesting The Corporation To Issue A Report Recommending Whether The Corporation's Responsibilities For Waiahole Valley Should Be Transferred To A Different State Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR19/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=19&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1677919,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct An Analysis Of The Regulation And Licensure Of Associate Physicians.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct An Analysis Of The Regulation And Licensure Of Associate Physicians.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","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) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR4/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=4&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1677957,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR11/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=11&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1677990,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Raise The Minimum Age For Military Combat Service To Twenty-one Years Of Age.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Raise The Minimum Age For Military Combat Service To Twenty-one Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR12/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=12&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678026,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 974).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR6/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1678061,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Maintain Hawaiian Cultural Centers Within The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Maintain Hawaiian Cultural Centers Within The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN , referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR14/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=14&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678099,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structures To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Minimize Those Risks.","description":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structures To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Minimize Those Risks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR2/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=2&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678136,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Working Group To Examine The Medicinal And Therapeutic Effects Of Psilocybin And Psilocin And Develop A Long-term Strategic Plan To Ensure The Availability Of Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Or Psilocybin-based And Psilocin-based Products That Are Safe, Accessible, And Affordable For Eligible Adult Patients.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Working Group To Examine The Medicinal And Therapeutic Effects Of Psilocybin And Psilocin And Develop A Long-term Strategic Plan To Ensure The Availability Of Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Or Psilocybin-based And Psilocin-based Products That Are Safe, Accessible, And Affordable For Eligible Adult Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR5/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=5&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678172,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Requesting The National Conference Of State Legislatures And Council Of State Governments To Update The Findings Of The 2004 Joint Project On Term Limits On The Potential Positive And Negative Consequences Of Implementing Term Limits For Members Of The Legislature.","description":"Requesting The National Conference Of State Legislatures And Council Of State Governments To Update The Findings Of The 2004 Joint Project On Term Limits On The Potential Positive And Negative Consequences Of Implementing Term Limits For Members Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR10/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=10&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678207,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Transfer The Ewa Beach Public And School Library From The State Public Library System To James Campbell High School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Transfer The Ewa Beach Public And School Library From The State Public Library System To James Campbell High School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR9/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=9&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678243,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Requesting The United States Congress, Postal Regulatory Commission, And United States Postal Service To Take Any Actions Necessary For The United States Postal Service To Lease To Private Businesses Advertising Space On Postal Property.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress, Postal Regulatory Commission, And United States Postal Service To Take Any Actions Necessary For The United States Postal Service To Lease To Private Businesses Advertising Space On Postal Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR13/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=13&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678274,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Services Provided By Pharmacists.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Services Provided By Pharmacists.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR17/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1678285,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1123&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1678319,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the standard deduction amounts for taxpayers for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Requires biannual increases to the standard deduction amounts to match any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Honolulu over the most recent two year period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1127&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1678356,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Relating To Leasehold Conversion.","description":"Excludes from taxation one hundred per cent of the gain realized by a fee simple owner from the sale of a leased fee interest in units within a condominium project, cooperative project, or planned unit development to the association of apartment owners or the residential cooperative housing corporation of the leasehold units. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022 and does not apply to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1121&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1678395,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Increases the minimum classroom instruction time for state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearm safety courses from four to fourteen hours. Requires firearm safety courses to include additional subject matter. Requires applicants for a license to carry a concealed firearm to pass a written test, participate in an in person interview, and provide information to demonstrate that the applicant is of good moral character and sufficient mental competence.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1124&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1678433,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires certain patients subject to emergency hospitalization to be assessed to determine whether a surrogate or guardian is needed to make appropriate health care decisions for the patient.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1122&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1678474,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Schools In The Forty-second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for the capital improvement projects in the forty-second representatives district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1118&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1678510,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii Relating To Elected County School Boards.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would: (1) establish county school boards throughout the State to be elected as provided by law; and (2) create an educational standards and accountability commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1119&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1678550,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Relating To Teacher Rental Housing.","description":"Authorizes HHFDC to assist DOE in developing housing projects for teachers and other school employees and contract or sponsor an experimental or demonstration housing project with any state department or agency. Appropriates funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Authorizes DOE to lease land and contract with private entities for the development, management, maintenance, or revitalization of housing for teachers and other school employees. Permits a private entity to lease housing to other eligible tenants if occupancy of the housing falls below a percentage threshold as determined by DOE. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1117&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1678586,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Relating To Housing Development.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to follow all applicable statutes and other requirements when developing properties that conflict with a community transitoriented development plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1125&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1678626,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Relating To First-degree Murder Definition.","description":"Allow a criminal charged with a felony to also be charged with first-degree murder if a murder was committed during a volent felony by any of the felony perpetrators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1120&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1678667,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Relating To School Psychology.","description":"Establishes licensure requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Requires all school psychologists to be licensed by 7/1/2025. Increases the composition of the board of psychology to include two school psychologists. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1116&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1678703,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Increases the amount of the personal exemption for taxable income years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the personal exemption to be increased biannually based on any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Honolulu for the most recent two-year period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1126&year=2023","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":1678748,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Allows a bank to invest, in aggregate, up to two per cent of the bank's total assets in limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations formed to invest in affordable housing residential properties. Requires approval from the commissioner of financial institutions to exceed this amount. Sunsets 6/30/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1236/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1236&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1678749,"bill_number":"SB1456","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Honokaa Land Company, Llc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received from Governor re: Consideration Request (Gov. Msg. No. 3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1456/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1456&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1678750,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1214&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1678751,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Relating To The Seeking Of Assistance.","description":"Provides protections to individuals involved in the sex trade from the consequences under criminal law of disclosing their engagement or being identified as engaging in prostitution while in the course of seeking medical or law enforcement assistance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1251/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1251&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1678752,"bill_number":"SB1470","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety to install digital cameras in all guard control rooms of any correctional center housing women. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1470/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1470&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1678753,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1257/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1257&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1678754,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Institute Of Marine Biology.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of bonds and appropriates bond funds for the sewage system repair and replacement project and the seawall and pier repair and replacement project of the Hawaii institute of marine biology's facility at Moku o Loe. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1136&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1678755,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund.","description":"Clarifies that the Hawaii historic preservation special fund may be used to repair and maintain historic properties, except properties maintained through a separate, dedicated funding source. Establishes a grant program to assist owners of certified historic structures that are privately owned who do not qualify for the historic preservation income tax credit pursuant to section 235-110.97, HRS. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1163&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678756,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Relating To Firearms Insurance.","description":"Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1166&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678757,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.","description":"Requires members of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Requires the Commission to publish a summary of an investigation and any action taken by the Commission in response. Authorizes the Commission to hold a meeting closed to the public to discuss with the Oversight Coordinator a complaint investigated when necessary to maintain confidentiality, under certain conditions. Broadens the Oversight Coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1132&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1678758,"bill_number":"SB1414","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Exempts certain University of Hawaii contracts involving research and training from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and requires the Board of Regents to develop internal policies and procedures for those procurements. Repeals the requirement that the Board of Regents develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of construction. Authorizes the University of Hawaii President to delegate procurement authority for research and training to the University's Vice President for Research and Innovation. Requires the Board of Regents to submit reports to the Legislature. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1414/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1414&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1678760,"bill_number":"SB1445","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Conforms the amount allowable for the Hawaii expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment tax credit to the credit amounts allowed in the federal tax code. Increases the low-income household renters' income tax credit and refundable food/excise tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1445/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1445&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1678761,"bill_number":"SB1495","title":"Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies requirements for film productions with production expenditures of $1,000,000 or more claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Increases the annual cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit. Requires productions to meet certain local hire and local vendor quotas. Expands the definition of qualified production for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to include streaming platforms. Takes effect 1/6/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1495/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1495&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1678762,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Maintain Hawaiian Cultural Centers Within The State.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Establish And Maintain Hawaiian Cultural Centers Within The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR12/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678763,"bill_number":"SB1486","title":"Relating To Meat Processing.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife; and Department of Health, Food Safety Branch; and in consultation with the County of Maui Axis Deer Task Force, to develop and implement a plan to expand the meat processing and distribution capacity in the State to allow for meat from axis deer and other wild game to be processed for distribution by nonprofit food distribution services by 7/1/2024. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1486/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1486&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1678764,"bill_number":"SB1424","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Legislative Term Limits.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than sixteen years during the person's lifetime.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1424/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1424&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678765,"bill_number":"SB1500","title":"Relating To Taro Lands.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture to work with taro farmers to identify taro lands, adjust lease rents, and modify lease qualification criteria. Sunsets after 10 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1500/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1500&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1678766,"bill_number":"SB1443","title":"Relating To Asthma.","description":"Authorizes the department of education to stock bronchodilators for emergency use during respiratory distress and authorize department employees to volunteer to administer bronchodilators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1443/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1443&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1678767,"bill_number":"SB1420","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions.","description":"Prohibits state and county elected officials from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions during any regular session or special session of the state legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1420/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1420&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678768,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority, which shall have oversight over the personal use of cannabis. Legalizes and regulates the personal use of small amounts of cannabis. Regulates the cultivation and sale of small amounts of cannabis. Transfers certain regulatory powers regarding medical cannabis dispensaries to the Hawaii cannabis regulatory authority. Imposes taxes upon cannabis sales. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1216&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1678769,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Relating To Kaneohe Bay.","description":"Prohibits commercial ocean use activity in Kaneohe Bay waters without a permit. Prohibits any person from advertising any commercial ocean use activity or equipment for such activity in Kaneohe Bay waters for which the person does not have a permit. Establishes enforcement mechanisms for the prohibitions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 232, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1134&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1678770,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Relating To Visitor Impact Fees.","description":"Establishes a visitor impact fee program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the department will collect a fee for a license to visit a state-owned park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area, as designated by rule by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes, and appropriates moneys into and out of, the visitor impact fee special fund. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to conduct a study on the potential revenues expected to be generated by the visitor impact fee program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1162&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678771,"bill_number":"SB1434","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twelfth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1434/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1434&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1678773,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Relating To Mamaki Tea.","description":"Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 903).","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1250/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1250&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1678774,"bill_number":"SB1469","title":"Relating To The First Responders Technology Campus And Cybersecurity Data Center.","description":"Appropriates funds for the development of the First Responders Technology Campus and Cybersecurity Data Center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela voting no (2) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1469/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1469&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678775,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Proposing Amendments To Articles Ii, Iii, And Xvii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide For Initiative, Referendum, And Recall.","description":"Adds new sections to the Hawaii Constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Specifies a procedure for vote recalls.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1173&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1678776,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Relating To Compliance On Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Establishes a compliance and enforcement program within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to investigate complaints, conduct investigations, and cooperate with enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with all state laws and rules and county ordinances on Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1139&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1678777,"bill_number":"SB1435","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Appropriate funds to the Department of Health for the purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in Central Maui, and to fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1435/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1435&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1678778,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Relating To Pharmacists.","description":"Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State beginning 1/1/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1221&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678779,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Relating To Carbon Offsets.","description":"Establishes procedures for the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1165&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678780,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds for housing project infrastructure and to finance the development of regional state infrastructure projects. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds with the funds to be deposited into the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature on the housing units to be generated by the infrastructure projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1246/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1678781,"bill_number":"SB1466","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a pilot program within the Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewerage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1466/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1466&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678782,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Working Group To Examine The Medicinal And Therapeutic Effects Of Psilocybin And Psilocin And Develop A Long-term Strategic Plan To Ensure The Availability Of Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Or Psilocybin-based And Psilocin-based Products That Are Safe, Accessible, And Affordable For Eligible Adult Patients.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Working Group To Examine The Medicinal And Therapeutic Effects Of Psilocybin And Psilocin And Develop A Long-term Strategic Plan To Ensure The Availability Of Medicinal Psilocybin And Psilocin Or Psilocybin-based And Psilocin-based Products That Are Safe, Accessible, And Affordable For Eligible Adult Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR3/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=3&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678783,"bill_number":"SB1471","title":"Relating To Privacy.","description":"Prohibits the Department of Health or any recipient of individually identifiable health information of a newborn child obtained through genetic and metabolic screening tests required by law to disclose to any person other than the newborn child's parents, guardian, or other persons having custody or control of the newborn child, any individually identifiable health information of a newborn child, including disclosure to a law enforcement officer. Establishes that any information obtained by a law enforcement officer in violation of this prohibition shall be deemed evidence acquired by unlawful means.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1471/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1471&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1678784,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Schools In The Forty-first Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 41st Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1208&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1678786,"bill_number":"SB1423","title":"Relating To The Legislature.","description":"Establishes the office of the public advocate. Establishes rights for members of the public with respect to the conduct and operation of the legislature and its members. Specifies procedures for the investigation and reporting of alleged violations of the rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1423/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1423&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678787,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1220&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1678788,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.","description":"Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR14/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=14&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678789,"bill_number":"SB1452","title":"Relating To The Office Of Information Practices.","description":"Establishes a six-year term and the selection process for the Director of the Office of Information Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1452/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1452&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1678790,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1252/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1252&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1678791,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Prohibits any person other than those authorized pursuant to chapter 329, part IX or chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from cultivating, producing, manufacturing, distributing, possessing, or dispensing cannabis for medical use. Clarifies that the definition of \"distribution\" within the definition of \"medical use\" is limited to the transfer of cannabis and cannabis paraphernalia from the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver to the qualifying patient. Clarifies that the authorization for the medical use of cannabis does not apply to the cultivation, handling, or possession of a qualifying patient's cannabis for medical use, unless the person is the qualifying patient or the qualifying patient's registered primary caregiver. Increases the restriction on the number of qualifying patients who may use a grow site to fifty, unless an exemption is obtained by the Department of Health, and authorizes the Department of Public Safety to inspect grow sites for compliance. Establishes that a person who is not a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient or medical cannabis dispensary under chapter 329D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not be afforded certain protections. Authorizes only a qualifying patient or their designated primary caregiver to cultivate cannabis after December 31, 2024. Repeals a provision in existing law that exempts certain qualifying patients from obtaining medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from authorized sources. Prohibits the mischaracterization or disguise of transactions arising out of the production, manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis intended for medical use as another type of compensation or expense. Clarifies that no qualifying patient, primary caregiver, qualifying out-of-state patient, or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient shall use butane or any other...(see document for full description) (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 909).","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1217&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1678792,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Relating To Public Order.","description":"Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and special fund, administered by the judiciary for the benefit of homeless persons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1209&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1678793,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Relating To Equitable Gender Representation On Corporate Boards.","description":"Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have gender-diverse boards of directors. Establishes reporting requirements for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1191&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1678794,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Relating To Domestic Violence.","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1199&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1678795,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Relating To Police Officers.","description":"Establishes a visitor security surcharge on overseas aircraft passenger tickets arriving and departing the state excluding inter-island for the purpose of recruiting and retaining police offices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TOU/TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1171&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1678796,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Iv, Sections 4 And 6, Of The Hawaii State Constitution Regarding Reapportionment.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the most recent decennial United States census.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1168&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678798,"bill_number":"SB1475","title":"Relating To Port Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a strategic plan for maintenance dredging of important port and harbor locations and report the plan to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete a minimum of two projects identified in the strategic plan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1475/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1475&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1678799,"bill_number":"SB1504","title":"Relating To A Modern Hawaii History Museum.","description":"Establishes the museum of modern Hawaii history. Establishes a task force to develop plans for the establishment, construction, and operation of the museum of modern Hawaii history. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1504/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1504&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1678800,"bill_number":"SB1460","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Beginning with calendar year 2024, requires that electric vehicle ready parking for new construction be integrated as a criterion in the low-income housing tax credit qualified allocation plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1460/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1460&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678801,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Relating To Ambulances.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase of one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 909).","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1245/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1245&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1678802,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms.","description":"Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodations operators. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1238/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1238&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1678803,"bill_number":"SB1463","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions, and publish a tenant bill of rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with the tenant bill of rights. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1463/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1463&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678804,"bill_number":"SB1425","title":"Relating To Campaign Funds.","description":"Limits the permitted uses of campaign funds to only those purposes that are directly related to the campaigns of candidates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1425/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1425&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678805,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Relating To Incarceration.","description":"Appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive approach to successful prisoner reentry and integration that provides supports to inmates while incarcerated and after their release. Establishes a pilot program within the Judiciary to allow minor children to remain with their mothers while the mothers are participating in therapeutic, drug treatment, or other residential programs. Establishes within the Judiciary a 5-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of the housing voucher program; child care voucher program; and employer income tax credit program. Establishes within the Department of Public Safety an offender reset program to oversee development and implementation of comprehensive pre- and post-release programs to assist offenders who are transitioning back into the community. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Public Safety, Judiciary, Hawaii Paroling Authority, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1176&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1678806,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Relating To Legislative Access Through Remote Testimony.","description":"Requires each house of the Legislature to establish by its rules, procedures that enable the Legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines \"remote testimony\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1222&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1678807,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Relating To The East Hawaii Community Development District.","description":"Establishes the east Hawaii community development district and board. Requires the department of land and natural resources to transfer certain leases within the district to the board. Repeals the Hilo community economic district. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1243/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1678808,"bill_number":"SB1488","title":"Relating To Livestock.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, in consultation with livestock industry stakeholders, to conduct a study to assess the effects of heat stress on beef cattle during interisland ocean transportation. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1488/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1488&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1678809,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Relating To A Space Corporation.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Space Corporation to develop a spaceport.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1230/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1230&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1678811,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Relating To Liability.","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. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1186&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1678812,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Improve Access Of Thebus In Oahu's Rural Communities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR5/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=5&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678813,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Relating To Address Confidentiality.","description":"Changes the governmental entity responsible for the administration of the address confidentiality program from the office of the lieutenant governor to the department of the law enforcement. Authorizes the department of law enforcement to contract the services of a third party to administer certain services of the program. Appropriates funds for the address confidentiality program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1260/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1260&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1678815,"bill_number":"SB1439","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1439/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1439&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1678816,"bill_number":"SB1418","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes that a person's conduct that produces, or causes to be produced, noise exceeding a certain decibel level during night time hours in any area zoned as residential or mixed-use residential is an unreasonable noise that constitutes the offense of disorderly conduct. Appropriates funds for enforcement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Aiu, Garcia, Gates, Holt, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matsumoto, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Ganaden, Kila, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1418/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1418&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1678817,"bill_number":"SB1479","title":"Relating To Pedestrians.","description":"Increases from $100 to $200 the fine imposed against an adult pedestrian who improperly crosses the street if the pedestrian does so while accompanied by a minor under the age of 15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1479/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1479&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1678818,"bill_number":"SB1474","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1474/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1474&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1678819,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Amends the period in which the supreme court and intermediate appellate court are in session to June 1 of each year through April 1 of the following year. Specifies that the Hawaii supreme court and intermediate appellate court shall issue decisions only during the time period these courts are in session. Requires a written decision to be issued during the same session in which the oral argument is heard.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-28","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1152&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678820,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1179&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1678821,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1164&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678822,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1225/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1225&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1678823,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Office of the Governor to establish 1 temporary full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) mental health technician certificate of competence program coordinator position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1148&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1678825,"bill_number":"SB1421","title":"Relating To Fraud.","description":"Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1421/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1421&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678826,"bill_number":"SB1451","title":"Relating To Evidence.","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":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1451/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1451&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1678827,"bill_number":"SB1506","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1506/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1506&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1678828,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Relating To Air Pollution.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the operation of leaf blowers or string trimmers that are powered using two-stroke engines. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1147&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1678829,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Relating To Transit-oriented Development.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for statewide planning and coordination for transit-oriented development projects identified in the state strategic plan for transit-oriented development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1185&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1678830,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structure To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Such Risks.","description":"Urging The County Governments To Review Their Respective Government Structure To Identify Organizational Risks Of Corruption And Ethical Violations And To Develop Systematic Improvements To Such Risks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR21/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=21&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678831,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Relating To Child Support.","description":"Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to disregard passedthrough child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine for an employer who discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or who fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1181&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1678832,"bill_number":"SB1449","title":"Relating To The Whistleblowers' Protection Act.","description":"Amends the State Whistleblowers' Protection Act to include protection for public employees reporting the commission of fraud by other public employees or public bodies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on LBT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-23 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1449/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1449&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1678833,"bill_number":"SB1431","title":"Relating To Fentanyl.","description":"Establishes the offense of Fentanyl possession, production, or distribution as a Class A felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1431/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1431&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1678834,"bill_number":"SB1496","title":"Relating To The Low-income Household Renters Credit.","description":"Increases the maximum value of the low-income household renters credit to $150 per qualified exemption for households. Adjusts and provides income threshold tiers based on filing status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1496/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1496&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1678835,"bill_number":"SB1447","title":"Relating To Tobacco Products.","description":"Repeals existing law that preempted local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and nullified and voided any conflicting local laws and regulations. Allows counties to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that govern smoking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1447/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1447&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1678837,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Relating To Public Education.","description":"Establishes the Public Education Scholarship Program within the University of Hawaii to provide students who are residents of the State with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a public school classroom of the Department of Education or Hawaii public charter school, under certain conditions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1204&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1678838,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Relating To Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Permits interested parties to request the director of health to file an assisted community treatment petition on behalf of the interested party. Requires final orders for a petition to be filed within thirty days of the date an assisted community treatment petition is filed. Permits the family court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Permits the subject of a petition to stipulate to the proposed order and for the court to enter the stipulated order without an evidentiary hearing. Requires the department of health to report to the legislature on the number of requests for petitions submitted to the director of health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1155&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678839,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","description":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR16/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678840,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii public housing authority for the state rent supplement program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1244/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1244&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1678841,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Relating To Data About Snorkels And Masks.","description":"Requires first responders to record in the incident report for each water rescue event the type of snorkel and mask, if any, worn by the person who was rescued or recovered. Appropriates funds to the department of health to update reporting system technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1234/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1234&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1678842,"bill_number":"SB1481","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Establishes conditions for the importation of fireworks. Authorizes the county fire departments to inspect warehouses, piers, cargo, baggage, and personal effects of persons arriving in the State to ascertain if they contain any fireworks. Requires importers of fireworks to file a written statement with the appropriate county fire department. Allows the county fire departments to take custody and possession of and exercise jurisdiction over illegally imported fireworks. Prohibits the importation of fireworks except through airports and seaports approved by the State Fire Council. Requires each county fire department to establish and maintain a secure storage site for illegally imported fireworks. Requires that each county establish ordinances setting conditions for the importation of fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1481/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1481&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1678843,"bill_number":"SB1508","title":"Relating To The Acquisition Of The Saint Francis School Campus For The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1508/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1508&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1678844,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-fifth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1160&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678845,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Relating To Cannabis For Medical Use.","description":"Defines \"cannabis cutting\" and \"cannabis propagule\". Amends the definition of \"cannabis\" to include cannabis propagules and cannabis cuttings. Allows qualifying patients and primary caregivers who are authorized to cultivate cannabis for medical use to purchase cannabis propagules and cannabis cuttings from licensed dispensaries in the State under certain conditions. Establishes quantity limits and quality requirements for the dispensing of cannabis propagules and cannabis cuttings. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1219&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1678846,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Proposing To Amend The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Recall Of Officials Holding State Elected Offices.","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to authorize qualified voters to recall any official holding a state elected office, pursuant to standards and procedures for recall that are provided by law, subject to certain specified grounds for recall.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1137&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1678847,"bill_number":"SB1422","title":"Relating To Government.","description":"Establishes the class C felony offense of using or making false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the State, or any county. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of making a false statement or entry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1422/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1422&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678848,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the state auditor to conduct a performance and management audit of the ten agriculture parks operated by the agricultural resource management division of the department of agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1196&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1678850,"bill_number":"SB1450","title":"Relating To Public Contracts.","description":"Requires all public contractors to explicitly agree through a provision in their public contracts to be subject to the prohibition and penalties for any violations of campaign finance laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1450/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1450&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1678851,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Relating To Income Tax Reduction.","description":"Simplifies the tax structure to four brackets and reduces the tax rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1207&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1678852,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Relating To Government Records.","description":"Specifies that certain deliberative and pre-decisional government inter-agency or intra-agency records concerning an agency decision about a government action are not subject to disclosure until a decision on the action has been made or abandoned. Creates a rebuttable presumption that a matter has been abandoned three years after a prior request for such records. Allows an agency post-decision to continue to withhold directly identifying information for officials or employees lacking discretionary authority in specified circumstances. From 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2027, requires agencies to report their use of the exception to the office of information practices. Requires the office of information practices to convene a working group to examine agency use of the exception and report to the legislature by the 2029 regular session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1158&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678853,"bill_number":"SB1455","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Authorizes and regulates the manufacture of certain hemp products within the State. Clarifies the respective roles of persons growing hemp, processing hemp, and manufacturing hemp products. Repeals the sunset date of the State's hemp laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1455/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1455&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678854,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program and to provide matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1248/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1248&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1678855,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","description":"Requires the department of human services to establish a state corollary to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for certain higher education students. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1188&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1678856,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Relating To The Conservation And Resources Enforcement Program.","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish an unmanned aircraft systems program. Authorizes Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers to use unmanned aircraft systems. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit an annual report of the effectiveness of the unmanned aircraft systems program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-06","last_action":"Act 237, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).","last_action_date":"2023-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1200&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1678857,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Certain Breast Cancer Screenings And Additional Supplemental Imaging.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Certain Breast Cancer Screenings And Additional Supplemental Imaging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR6/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=6&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678858,"bill_number":"SB1430","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Repeals motor vehicle safety inspection requirements for certain motor vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1430/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1430&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1678859,"bill_number":"SB1433","title":"Relating To Sentences Of Imprisonment.","description":"Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment from one year to two years for a misdemeanor and thirty days to one year for a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1433/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1433&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1678860,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Relating To A Wealth Asset Tax.","description":"Establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1190&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1678861,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Relating To Leases.","description":"Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1174&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1678863,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to take licensing examinations before completing other requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1242/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1242&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1678864,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii ant lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1150&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1678865,"bill_number":"SB1453","title":"Relating To Lobbyists.","description":"Expands the definition of \"administrative action\" in lobbyists law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals and procurement of goods and services under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Clarifies that the lobbyists law apply to lobbying of the executive branch.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1453/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1453&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1678866,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Relating To Equity.","description":"Requires all places of public accommodation constructed after 12/31/23 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Where feasible and cost effective, requires all bids for state building construction, projects submitted after 6/30/2024 to provide universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1145&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1678867,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Raise The Minimum Age For Military Combat Service To Twenty-one Years Of Age.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Raise The Minimum Age For Military Combat Service To Twenty-one Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR10/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=10&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678868,"bill_number":"SB1476","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist West Maui Hospital Foundation, Inc. in the construction of West Maui Hospital and Medical Center in the County of Maui, including any necessary infrastructure. Requires the County of Maui to serve as guarantor of any debt service on the special purpose revenue bonds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1476/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1476&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1678869,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii state automated victim information and notification program. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1133&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1678870,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes the prevent suicide Hawaii taskforce within the Department of Health. Requires the task force to make annual recommendations to the Legislature on ways to reduce suicide rates in the State by 25% by 2025. Dissolves the task force on 1/1/2027.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1198&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1678871,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Transfer The Ewa Beach Public And School Library From The State Public Library System To James Campbell High School.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Transfer The Ewa Beach Public And School Library From The State Public Library System To James Campbell High School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR7/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=7&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678872,"bill_number":"SB1489","title":"Relating To The Natural Energy Laboratory Of Hawaii Authority.","description":"Amends the statutory duties of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Requires the Authority to conduct certain activities in a culturally sensitive and environmentally appropriate manner and to engage in community outreach and education. Amends the membership of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority board of directors by requiring 1 board member to represent the University of Hawaii Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and 1 member to be a cultural practitioner from the ahupuaa of Ooma or Kalaoa.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET/HWN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1489/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1489&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1678873,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the Hawaii community development authority to consider the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and climate-resilient development in the design and siting of buildings in the Kakaako and Kalaeloa community development districts. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1159&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678874,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Amends the dispensary program licensing fee structure. Adds or clarifies signage, manufactured cannabis product, packaging, escort, and background check requirements for the medical cannabis dispensary program. Establishes annual reporting requirements to increase public transparency regarding the medical cannabis registry program. Makes various housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1218&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1678876,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Relating To Honolua Bay.","description":"Establishes the Honolua Bay Special Fund for conservation purposes and the upkeep and maintenance of Lipoa Point. Establishes a Honolua Bay Advisory Board to administer the Honolua Bay Special Fund and oversee the conservation of Honolua Bay. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include and incorporate Honolua Bay into the Division of State Parks' online reservation system. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1253/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1253&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1678877,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1180&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1678878,"bill_number":"SB1507","title":"Relating To Food Innovation.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a food and product innovation network office within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Establishes a food and product innovation network advisory council to advise the administrators of the food and product innovation network office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1507/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1507&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1678879,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Relating To Food Donations.","description":"Allows wild game to be donated as food. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1266/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1266&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1678880,"bill_number":"SB1467","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1467/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1467&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678881,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Relating To The Death Care Industry.","description":"Establishes the death care industry board to regulate the practices of funeral directing and cemetery sales. Establishes the death care industry board special fund. Requires funeral directors and cemetery salespersons to be licensed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1229/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1229&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1678884,"bill_number":"SB1502","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to regulate the parking of shared cars at state airports. Authorizes the counties to regulate the parking utilized by shared cars. Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program during the car-sharing period. Makes permanent peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 210, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1502/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1502&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1678885,"bill_number":"SB1478","title":"Relating To Offensive Cybersecurity.","description":"Establishes an offensive cybersecurity program within the office of enterprise technology services to analyze and evaluate cybersecurity threats and increase cybersecurity awareness and education. Establishes a goal for all state and county agencies to identify and address vulnerabilities having a benchmark score exceeding 3.9 on the common vulnerability scoring system by 1/1/2026. Makes appropriations and authorizes the establishment of positions. Requires reports. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1478/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1478&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1678886,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Relating To Coastal Roads.","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to engage climate change adaptation measures for the State's low-lying roads and highways.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1169&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678887,"bill_number":"SB1477","title":"Relating To Government Property.","description":"Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain wharfs, launching ramps, and small boat harbors on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1477/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1477&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1678888,"bill_number":"SB1438","title":"Relating To The Office Of Consumer Protection.","description":"Transfers the Office of Consumer Protection from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection to the Department of the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1438/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1438&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1678890,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1146&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1678891,"bill_number":"SB1482","title":"Relating To Aerospace Development.","description":"Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1482/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1482&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1678892,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Relating To Water Neutrality.","description":"Establishes the water neutrality task force to develop a plan for Hawaii to become water-neutral by the year 2050. Requires the task force to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1212&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1678893,"bill_number":"SB1498","title":"Relating To The Protection Of Taro.","description":"Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland or dryland tarogrowing lands. Establishes a taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for loi or mala taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the Hawaii State Planning Act. Requires and appropriates funds for the Land Use Commission to create an inventory of taro lands and consult with former members of the Taro Security and Purity Task Force in the creation of the inventory. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1498/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1498&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1678894,"bill_number":"SB1497","title":"Relating To Highways.","description":"Establishes the Highways Clean Energy Technology Pilot Program within the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1497/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1497&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1678895,"bill_number":"SB1419","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging within the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1419/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1419&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1678896,"bill_number":"SB1454","title":"Relating To Psilocybin.","description":"Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group within the Department of Health. Requires the working group to examine the medicinal and therapeutic effects of psilocybin or psilocybinbased products on mental health, report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025, and dissolve on 6/30/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1454/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1454&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678897,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Relating To Individual Sports.","description":"Allows home-schooled, high school-age students to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports available to the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1144&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1678898,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Relating To Incarcerated Women.","description":"Requires the McKinley Community School for Adults to work with Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice to provide counseling services for incarcerated women participating in the education and reentry program for incarcerated women that is developed and administered by Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice. Appropriates moneys as a chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, grant for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College education and reentry program for incarcerated women that is developed and administered by Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice. Authorizes the University of Hawaii Windward Community College to award grants to private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1129&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1678899,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1201&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1678900,"bill_number":"SB1493","title":"Relating To Lobbyists.","description":"Prohibits, during legislative sessions and shortly before and after, lobbyist contributions and expenditures, and promises of contributions or expenditures, to any elected official, candidate, candidate committee, or individual who is required to file an organizational report with the Campaign Spending Commission. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 128, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1493/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1493&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1678901,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax Exemptions.","description":"Exempts feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1143&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1678903,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Specifies that exclusive representatives of public employees are not required to provide grievance representation to collective bargaining unit members who do not pay dues or dues equivalents and who decline to pay reasonable costs of the representation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-30","last_action":"Act 150, 06/29/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).","last_action_date":"2023-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1205&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1678904,"bill_number":"SB1490","title":"Relating To State Employees.","description":"Requires the attorney general to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees from civil actions or proceedings, subject to certain circumstances. Establishes certain filing and hearing requirements for when the attorney general refuses to defend a state employee. Requires that if the State refuses to defend a state employee from civil actions on certain grounds, that the State file a motion to be heard with the court. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1490/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1490&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1678905,"bill_number":"SB1415","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to submit annual reports of all university employees who performed work from a location outside of the State during the applicable year to the legislature no later than December 31 of that year. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) La Chica voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1415/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1415&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1678906,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Relating To Guardianship.","description":"Part I: Amends the Uniform Probate Code to allow courts to appoint emergency guardians for respondents who reside in psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and homeless shelters. Extends the appointment period. Clarifies that guardians may consent to care, treatment, or service over the objection of wards. Sunsets 1/1/2028. Part II: Requires certain patients subject to emergency hospitalization to be assessed to determine whether a surrogate or guardian is needed to make appropriate health care decisions for the patient. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1154&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678907,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Relating To School Campuses.","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Maui campus housing pilot program, to be administered by the school facilities authority which shall make on-campus housing available to employees at Lahainaluna and Kulanihakoi high schools on the island of Maui. Requires the school facilities authority and department of education to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1256/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1256&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1678908,"bill_number":"SB1485","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in capital improvement project work at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1485/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1485&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1678909,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-fourth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-fourth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1178&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1678910,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Requesting The National Conference Of State Legislatures And Council Of State Governments To Update The Findings Of The 2004 Joint Project On Term Limits On The Potential Positive And Negative Consequences Of Implementing Term Limits For Members Of The Legislature.","description":"Requesting The National Conference Of State Legislatures And Council Of State Governments To Update The Findings Of The 2004 Joint Project On Term Limits On The Potential Positive And Negative Consequences Of Implementing Term Limits For Members Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR8/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=8&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678911,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Appropriates funds for purchasing digital cameras for all adult correctional officer control rooms at state correctional facilities and body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1235/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1235&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1678912,"bill_number":"SB1461","title":"Relating To Building Industry Professionals.","description":"Amends the exemption from the requirement that plans and specifications for construction projects be prepared and construction observed by a licensed engineer, architect, or landscape architect to be determined by floor area of work rather than estimated cost. Exempts one- or two-storied structures that are used primarily as a residence from such requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1461/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1461&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678913,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR4/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1678914,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Relating To Emergency Response Vehicles.","description":"Establishes an Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force to determine the impact of emergency response vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise, the effect on public safety, and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights instead of the use of sirens at night.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1167&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678916,"bill_number":"SB1458","title":"Relating To Waste Management.","description":"Establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year. Provides for the deposit of fees into an Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the Extended Producer Responsibility Special Fund for the creation of a report that assesses the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by fifty per cent and eighty per cent by a date to be determined by rule. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1458/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1458&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1678917,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Relating To Employees Of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","description":"Requires the legislature to appropriate moneys to fund pay raises for public employees of the Hawaii health systems corporation; provided that the pay raises are agreed to through a collective bargaining or arbitration process. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1138&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1678918,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1226/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1226&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1678919,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Relating To Public Parking At Ala Wai Boat Harbor.","description":"Requires the maintenance of at least three hundred parking stalls at Ala Wai boat harbor at no cost for recreational ocean access and for the practice of traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1189&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1678920,"bill_number":"SB1428","title":"Relating To Parental Rights In Education.","description":"Bans instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. Establishes new parental rights regarding health services and records. Establishes the parental right to sue and receive damages if schools fail to adhere to new provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1428/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1428&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1678921,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Relating To State Parks.","description":"Exempts parking lot operations at state parks and the operation of concessions at certain state parks from the bidding requirements for concessions operating on public property. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-08","last_action":"Act 072, 06/08/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).","last_action_date":"2023-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1183&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1678922,"bill_number":"SB1494","title":"Relating To Firearms Insurance.","description":"Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1494/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1494&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1678923,"bill_number":"SB1448","title":"Relating To The State Board Of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, And Landscape Architects.","description":"Increases the number of members composing the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects from fourteen to sixteen members, and requires one member to have at least five years of experience as an employee of a government agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1448/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1448&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1678924,"bill_number":"SB1487","title":"Relating To Mamaki Tea.","description":"Imposes labeling requirements for mamaki tea grown in the State. Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to administer the mamaki tea labeling requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1487/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1487&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1678925,"bill_number":"SB1501","title":"Relating To The Protection Of Taro Lands.","description":"Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from disturbing or acquiring for development certain wetland tarogrowing lands. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1501/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1501&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1678926,"bill_number":"SB1432","title":"Relating To Social Media Censorship.","description":"Prohibits social media platforms from engaging in censorship of candidates for elected office and other users.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LBT/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1432/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1432&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1678927,"bill_number":"SB1465","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Allows agencies to rank fewer than three persons for professional services when fewer than three qualified persons respond to the solicitation or request to use alternative procurement procedures when no qualified person responds to the solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1465/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1465&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678929,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Adds specific requirements for sexuality health education programs funded by the State. Requires the Board of Education and Department of Education to collaborate to provide curricula information to the public. Requires students to be excused from the provided instruction upon the written request of the student's parent or legal guardian.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1195&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1678930,"bill_number":"SB1462","title":"Relating To Limited-profit Housing Associations.","description":"Establishes a limited-profit housing associations working group. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1462/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1462&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678931,"bill_number":"SB1440","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fourteenth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourteenth senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1440/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1440&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1678932,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Relating To An Economic Development District Planning Organization.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Designates the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization as the district organization for purposes of implementing the United States Economic Development Administration-approved comprehensive economic development strategy. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 883).","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1194&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1678933,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Authorizes certain inmates to either directly breastfeed any of the inmate's eligible children or to express milk for delivery to the child and to elect to be committed to a correctional facility in the inmate's home county. Requires the Hawaii Paroling Authority to provide free contraception to parolees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1232/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1232&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1678934,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an employer child care tax credit for employers who provide or sponsor approved child care. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1203&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1678935,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Relating To Paid Sick Leave.","description":"Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1202&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1678936,"bill_number":"SB1429","title":"Relating To Sex-specific Student Athletic Teams.","description":"Creates the requirement of school sports to designate sexspecific teams for the purpose of gender equality.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS/EET, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1429/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1429&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1678937,"bill_number":"SB1444","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to take licensing examinations before completing other requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1444/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1444&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1678938,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Relating To Feral Chickens.","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health and the counties to use electronic devices to trap and remove feral chickens. Establishes fines for interfering with the trapping or removal of feral chickens. Requires the Department of Health to establish and operate a feral chicken complaint hotline. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1140&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1678939,"bill_number":"SB1483","title":"Relating To Public Safety.","description":"Prohibits cyber harassment and cyberstalking. Allows for civil liabilities and injunctions for cyber harassment and cyberstalking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1483/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1483&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1678941,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program for a shuttle to operate between Haleiwa and Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's north shore. Appropriates funds. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1240/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1240&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1678942,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Relating To Gender Parity In Programs For Incarcerated Women.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to study all programming offered to persons incarcerated at correctional facilities and convene a group of incarcerated women for the purpose of identifying gaps in the programming offered to female inmates. Requires that the study be submitted to the Legislature by 6/30/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1131&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1678943,"bill_number":"SB1468","title":"Relating To Right Of Entry For Professional Surveyors.","description":"Authorizes professional land surveyors, and any assistant under the direct supervision of the professional land surveyor, to enter any private property to perform land surveying, subject to certain provisions regarding notice, objections, and identification. Shields professional land surveyors and their assistants from prosecution under criminal trespass laws when performing their duties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 209, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1468/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1468&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678944,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Relating To Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies And Social Service Providers.","description":"Requires county police departments to provide training, in collaboration with the Department of Health and University of Hawaii, to officers having contact with individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health issues including substance use, or mental health issues. Appropriates funds for coordinated and collaborative activities including training, referrals to service providers, and technical assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1175&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1678945,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Requesting The United States Congress, Postal Regulatory Commission, And United States Postal Service To Take Any Actions Necessary For The United States Postal Service To Lease To Private Businesses Advertising Space On Postal Property.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress, Postal Regulatory Commission, And United States Postal Service To Take Any Actions Necessary For The United States Postal Service To Lease To Private Businesses Advertising Space On Postal Property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR11/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=11&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678946,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Relating To Rental Motor Vehicles.","description":"Authorizes each county to regulate the number of rental motor vehicles within the county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1213&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1678947,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Relating To Advancing Civic Engagement.","description":"Requires the public access room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education. Requires the department of education and university of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the public access room for the outreach and engagement program. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1678948,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Postpone For Five Years Lease Increases For Waiahole Valley Lessees To Allow For The Development Of A Comprehensive Lease Plan For Waiahole Valley On The Island Of Oahu, And Requesting The Corporation To Issue A Report Recommending Whether The Corporation's Responsibilities For Waiahole Valley Should Be Transferred To A Different State Agency.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Postpone For Five Years Lease Increases For Waiahole Valley Lessees To Allow For The Development Of A Comprehensive Lease Plan For Waiahole Valley On The Island Of Oahu, And Requesting The Corporation To Issue A Report Recommending Whether The Corporation's Responsibilities For Waiahole Valley Should Be Transferred To A Different State Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR15/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1678949,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1170&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1678950,"bill_number":"SB1505","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to delay or deny approval for port entry or departure in instances when the department has received notice from a federal agency or other agency that a vessel or its crew has engaged in activity that has violated certain laws. Authorizes the department of transportation to grant approvals for use of any commercial harbor facility by a vessel in coordination with a federal agency or other agency. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 059, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1505/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1505&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1678952,"bill_number":"SB1509","title":"Relating To The State Archives.","description":"Authorizes the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund to be used to preserve and provide long-term access to other materials preserved at the state archives, in addition to government records. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1509/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1509&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1678953,"bill_number":"SB1441","title":"Relating To Public Procurement.","description":"Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1441/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1441&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1678955,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Relating To Board Members.","description":"Requires members boards of directors and officers of the condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to certify the receipt and reading of certain documents or complete a board leader course from an instructor certified by the Community Associations Institute, or similar nationally recognized organization.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1161&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678956,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.","description":"Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1149&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1678957,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Relating To 201h-181 Rent-to-own Program.","description":"Requires the HHFDC to implement its Rent-to-Own Housing Program, increases the time that the owner/renter can build equity from five years to ten years. Appropriates funds for staffing and implementing the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1142&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1678958,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to establish homelessness coordinator positions on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii island within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1254/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1254&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1678959,"bill_number":"SB1437","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"Authorizes certain pass-through entities to elect to pay Hawaii income tax at the entity level. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 050, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1437/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1437&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1678960,"bill_number":"SB1484","title":"Relating To The State Parks Special Fund.","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1484/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1484&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1678961,"bill_number":"SB1442","title":"Relating To Ohana Zones.","description":"Establishes positions within the Office of the Governor to be responsible for the deployment of the capital improvement funds appropriated by this Act. Appropriates funds for the ohana zones pilot program for expenses relating to operations, upkeep of facilities, provision of services, administrative costs, and the construction of facilities. Makes the ohana zones pilot program a government assistance program for purposes of a general excise tax exemption. Specifies that certain exemptions shall apply to the ohana zone construction. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-23 10:35AM; Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1442/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1442&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1678962,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Relating To Conveyance Tax.","description":"Increases the conveyance tax rate for certain properties. Exempts conveyances of certain real property from the conveyance tax. Establishes the homeless services fund. Eliminates the cap on the amount of conveyance tax collections allocated to the land conservation fund and rental housing revolving fund. Allocates ten percent of conveyance tax collections to the homeless services fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1211&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1678963,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Relating To Right Of Entry For Professional Surveyors.","description":"Authorizes professional land surveyors and their assistants to enter private property to perform land surveying, subject to certain provisions. Shields land surveyors and their assistants from prosecution under criminal trespass laws when performing their duties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1241/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1241&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1678964,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Relating To Human Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to DHS to restore basic adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees. Requires DHS to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for this expenditure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1197&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1678965,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.","description":"Authorizes raising the building height limit to 400 feet for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to authorize residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft-related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft-related nuisances in development plans and proposals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1228/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1678966,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Requires the School of Travel Industry Management of the University of Hawaii to conduct a study that assesses the tourism social carrying capacity for each of the islands of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, and Molokai. Requires the School of Travel Industry Management to consult with the Department of Health and Department of Land and Natural Resources and allows the school to consult with other entities. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1233/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1233&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1678968,"bill_number":"SB1427","title":"Relating To The Sunshine Law.","description":"Expands application of the State's sunshine law to legislatively appointed bodies, including task forces, working groups, special committees, and select committees. Requires the senate and the house of representatives to hold public hearings on a biennial basis to solicit professional and public feedback on how chamber rules can better effectuate the intent of the State's sunshine law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1427/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1427&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678969,"bill_number":"SB1446","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2023, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1446/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1446&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1678970,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Relating To Development Projects.","description":"Exempts affordable housing and certain qualifying housing development projects from HEPA. Establishes a definition of \"program\" and \"project\" to preempt the existing definitions under section 11-200.1-2, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and narrow the existing interpretation that requires analysis of tangentially related projects. Amends the applicability and requirements section of HEPA to clarify when multiple actions must be considered in the same environmental review document for the purposes of project segmentation. Expands the requirement that project opponents must exhaust their administrative remedies as a prerequisite to litigation to apply to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Retroactively applies to projects that received approval for their environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on or after August 9, 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1247/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1247&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1678971,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Relating To Public-private Partnerships.","description":"Requires every state public-private partnership contract of a certain value to be subject to legislative approval in the form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1153&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678972,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Relating To The Tax Credit For Research Activities.","description":"Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, firstserved basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 914).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1193&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1678973,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Relating To The Office Of Information Practices.","description":"Allows the office of information practices to issue written guidance to resolve disputes under the State's Uniform Information Practices Act and sunshine law. Appropriates funds for two new permanent positions in the office of information practices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1157&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678974,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Relating To Criminal Property Damage.","description":"Amends the misdemeanor offense of criminal property damage in the third degree to include intentionally or knowingly damaging the property of another that is used in a business operation, without the other's consent in an amount exceeding $100. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1231/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1231&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1678975,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","description":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR20/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=20&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1678976,"bill_number":"SB1472","title":"Relating To Behavioral Health Services.","description":"Appropriates funds for the expansion and enhancement of the suicide crisis hotline and crisis management services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii Coordinated Access Resource Entry System (CARES) Crisis Helpline; expansion and enhancement of the crisis mobile outreach services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of licensed crisis residential shelter services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; expansion of bed stabilization services provided by contracted service providers through the Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline; and expansion of certified community behavioral health clinics with services coordinated through the Hawaii CARES crisis helpline. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-17","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1472/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1472&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1678977,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1258/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1258&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1678978,"bill_number":"SB1417","title":"Relating To Climate Change.","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to consider the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and climate-resilient development in the design and siting of buildings in the Kakaako and Kalaeloa community development districts. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 221, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1417/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1417&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1678980,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.","description":"Requires electric utilities and gas utilities to submit proposed capital expenditures for certain projects to the PUC for review and determination whether the project may be included in the utilities' rate base. Requires the PUC to make a determination within ninety days. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1151&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678981,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Relating To Alternative Sports Leagues For High School Students.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to create and manage a sports league for high school students in West Oahu, to further aid the development of high school students. This league is open to all high school students, regardless of whether the student attends a public, private, charter, or home school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1210&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1678982,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Relating To District Boundary Amendments.","description":"Permits the counties to make district boundary amendments without consideration from the land use commission for certain classifications of land parcels with an area of fifty acres or less.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1215&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1678983,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Relating To The Department Of Agriculture.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for the preparation of an environmental impact statement for lessees to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa agricultural park. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM, with Senator Elefante voting "No".","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1182&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1678984,"bill_number":"SB1464","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires, for fixed term tenancies, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement ninety days before the expiration of the original rental agreement, but one hundred twenty days for original rental agreements with a term greater than two years. Increases the required notice period for intent to raise rent and intent to terminate for month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1464/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1464&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1678985,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Relating To The Public Trust Lands.","description":"Formally recognizes that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is not barred from pursuing and may negotiate with respect to public land trust claims not addressed in Act 15, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1227/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1227&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1678986,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR13/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=13&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1678987,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Relating To Diamond Head.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to identify all state and county roads, landmarks, monuments, and public parks that use the name Diamond Head and identify the process for renaming these roads, landmarks, and public parks from Diamond Head to Leahi. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CAI/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1249/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1249&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1678988,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Relating To Public Land Dispositions.","description":"Establishes duration, environmental, and other restrictions on public lands leased to the military.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL/CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1177&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1678989,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of public safety to administer level I trauma-informed certification programs for adult corrections officers statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1130&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1678990,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Relating To Direct Shipping Of Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. Requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1259/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1259&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1678991,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected on the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces, then later exempts, the tax collected for the sale of nonprescription drugs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1135&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1678993,"bill_number":"SB1491","title":"Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services.","description":"Prohibits, with certain exceptions, any state agency or political subdivision from providing private information regarding, or authorizing an arrest warrant based on, the receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Department of Health to maintain on its website information about access to abortion in the State, including current information about state law. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assess and report to the Legislature on any policy changes or legislation needed to ensure that no person is disqualified from licensure or subject to professional discipline based on the lawful receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1491/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1491&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1678994,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Relating To A State Permitting Office.","description":"Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish a state permit pilot program to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1206&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1678995,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Relating To Teacher Loans.","description":"Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of department of education schools. Allows the loan to be forgiven after five years of teaching in a hard-to-fill position. Establishes a similar teacher loan program for public charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1223&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1678996,"bill_number":"SB1436","title":"Relating To Development Projects.","description":"Exempts affordable housing and certain qualifying housing development projects from HEPA. Establishes a definition of \"program\" and \"project\" to preempt the existing definitions under section 11-200.1-2, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and narrow the existing interpretation that requires analysis of tangentially related projects. Amends the applicability and requirements section of HEPA to clarify when multiple actions must be considered in the same environmental review document for the purposes of project segmentation. Expands the requirement that project opponents must exhaust their administrative remedies as a prerequisite to litigation to apply to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Retroactively applies to projects that received approval for their environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on or after August 9, 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HOU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1436/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1436&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1678997,"bill_number":"SB1503","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Prohibits certain boards from taking adverse action against individuals possessing or applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery or nursing for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments in the State in compliance with the laws of the State, or being disciplined by another state for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments. Prohibits certain insurers from taking adverse actions against reproductive health care providers for providing abortion care services or gender affirming treatments. Prohibits court clerks from issuing subpoenas in connection with out-of-state subpoenas related to abortion care services or gender affirming treatments that are provided in compliance with the laws of the State. Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement and the county police departments from participating in another state's investigations concerning abortion-related conduct, gender affirming treatments, or other reproductive health care or services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Attorney General to routinely submit to the Legislature and Governor reports of these requests for participation. Establishes additional protections for patient health information related to reproductive health services or gender affirming treatments. Establishes protections for certain information related to reproductive health services or gender affirming treatments that does not qualify as patient health information. Prohibits the State from penalizing individuals based on the individual's pregnancy outcomes or gender affirming treatments received or for aiding or assisting in a third party's abortion or gender affirming treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1503/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1503&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1678998,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with the preparation and filing of assisted community treatment petitions and related court proceedings for private petitioners, unless the petitioner declines the assistance. Authorizes the Family Court to use online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2024 and 2025 on the number of requests for assistance with petitions for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 867).","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1156&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1678999,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Establishes the position of the Tourism Liaison Officer within the Office of the Governor. Makes an appropriation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1239/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1239&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1679000,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, 50% of the project's units for certain low-income tenants in order to be eligible for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1224/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1224&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1679001,"bill_number":"SB1492","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the department of health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the department of health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the department of health that the person should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Requires the department of the attorney general to assist with the preparation and filing of petitions for assisted community treatment, unless declined by the petitioner. Appropriates funds to the department of health for software and data collection and publication. Appropriates funds for statewide education and training on policies related to emergency examination and hospitalization and assisted community treatment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1492/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1492&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1679002,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Relating To Procurement.","description":"Allows agencies to rank fewer than three persons for professional services when fewer than three qualified persons respond to the solicitation or request to use alternative procurement procedures when no qualified person responds to the solicitation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 188, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1184&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1679003,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Relating To A Green User Fee Program.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish a green user fee program to collect user fees for certain parks. Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a mobile application for the green user fee program. Exempts certain individuals from the green user fee program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1237/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1237&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1679004,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist West Maui Hospital Foundation, Inc. in the construction of West Maui Hospital and Medical Center in the county of Maui, including any necessary infrastructure. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-13","last_action":"Act 073, 06/13/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).","last_action_date":"2023-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1255/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1255&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1679006,"bill_number":"SB1473","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Requires DOH, DHS, and DOE to research rules, policies, and plan amendments necessary to ensure that medically necessary services, including applied behavior analysis services, for individuals twenty-six years of age or younger with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, are covered under the early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment benefit; state special education services and programs; and the medicaid section 1915(c) home and community based waiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:40pm in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1473/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1473&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1679007,"bill_number":"SB1416","title":"Relating To Government Accountability.","description":"Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution to be submitted to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the Legislative Reference Bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within 1 year of the publication of the performance audit reports. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature containing certain information regarding new, funded state programs within 1 year of the date on which the program's enabling Act became law. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1416/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1416&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1679008,"bill_number":"SB1457","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, Llc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, in establishing The Village project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1457/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1457&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1679009,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Eliminates the individual income tax for single filers and heads of households making less than $20,000 or joint filers making less than $40,000 and increases the income tax rate more slowly for low- and medium-income filers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1141&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1679010,"bill_number":"SB1480","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes within the Department of the Attorney General, an Environmental Crimes Unit, which shall be a cooperative effort between the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Health to investigate and prosecute crimes that pose substantial risks to the environment and public health. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1480/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1480&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1679011,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Relating To Support For Traditional Native Speakers Of Hawaiian.","description":"Provides that, in any island with a population of five hundred or less, Hawaiian language shall be recognized as the sole indigenous language of the Hawaiian islands; public schools may offer a course in Hawaiian language; and every effort shall be made to accommodate Hawaiian speakers. Requires and appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to study the Hawaiian language, publish resource materials for native speakers of the Hawaiian language, consult stakeholders, and submit a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128&year=2023","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1679012,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Authorizes the court to release a defendant in custody on unsecured bail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1679013,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Relating To Transportation.","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 transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1187&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1679014,"bill_number":"SB1499","title":"Relating To Taro.","description":"Exempts income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products from the income tax. Exempts from the general excise tax the gross proceeds or income received from the sale of any product resulting from the cultivation and production of unprocessed taro.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1499/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1499&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1679015,"bill_number":"SB1459","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Establishes a task force to examine the consequences of drinking water contamination detected at the Waipahu Wells II Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1459/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1459&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1679016,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.","description":"Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR9/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=9&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1679017,"bill_number":"SB1426","title":"Relating To Recordings Of Public Meetings.","description":"Encourages boards to maintain any electronic audio or visual recording of a board meeting as a public record on the board's website regardless of whether the written minutes of the meeting have been posted. Amends the information that must be included as part of the written minutes of board meetings. Requires boards to provide the state archives with a copy of any electronic audio or visual recording of a board meeting before removing the recording from the board's website. Effective 10/1/2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1426/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1426&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1679039,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Relating To Nurses.","description":"Requires state participation in the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1264/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1264&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1679049,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop and implement a management system for Kaena point state park, Makua, and Keawaula regions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1267/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1267&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1679060,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Relating To 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1272/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1272&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1679070,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Able Savings Program.","description":"Repeals language that gives the director of finance discretion to use moneys in the Hawaii ABLE savings program trust fund if the director elects to accept deposits from contributors instead of sending deposits directly to the ABLE program manager. Authorizes the director of finance to expend moneys in the Hawaii ABLE savings program trust fund to provide incentive payments to Hawaii public school ABLE account owners. Appropriates moneys to fund incentive payments. Establishes and appropriates moneys to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position to provide statewide outreach, advocacy, and relationship management for the Hawaii ABLE savings program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1263/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1679081,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Establishes a task force to gather data and information and make recommendations to the legislature on strategies and actions to support a vibrant hemp industry, agriculture, and rural economic development. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1270/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1270&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1679092,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Requesting That The State Auditor Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Funeral Directors And Cemetery Salespersons.","description":"Requesting That The State Auditor Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Funeral Directors And Cemetery Salespersons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR9/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=9&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1679103,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Establishing The House Special Committee On Red Hill To Address Issues Related To The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Water Contamination And Remediation, And All Related Impacts.","description":"Establishing The House Special Committee On Red Hill To Address Issues Related To The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Water Contamination And Remediation, And All Related Impacts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR9/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=9&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1679113,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Relating To Aquaculture.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to contract with an independent consultant for the development of a statewide strategic five-year plan for aquaculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1268/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1268&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1679124,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Relating To Broadband Service Providers.","description":"Repeals the requirement for broadband service providers to submit census-block level reports to the department of commerce and consumer affairs, for consistency with new Federal Communications Commission requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1262/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1262&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1679135,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.","description":"Updating the Individual Housing Account (IHA) statutes to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1274/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1274&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1679145,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Relating To Special Purpose Digital Currency Licensure.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1261/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1261&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1679155,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Relating To Hov Lane Usage.","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot project that authorizes a vehicle with a single occupant to use the zipper lane for a fee. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the pilot project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1271/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1271&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1679166,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Relating To The Repeal Of Inheritance And Estate Tax.","description":"Repeals Chapters 236D and 236E inheritance and estate tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1273/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1273&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1679177,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Relating To Prohibiting Chemical Abortions.","description":"Relating to abortions; prohibiting chemical abortion drugs for abortions as specified; providing exceptions; providing a criminal penalty for violating the prohibition on use of chemical abortion drugs for abortions; providing definitions; specifying exceptions; making conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1275/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1275&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1679188,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Relating To Psychology.","description":"Establishes licensure for school psychologists consistent with National Association of School Psychologists standards. Clarifies that the exemptions from licensure as a psychologist apply to those persons employed as school psychologists by an educational institution and practicing only within a school setting. Prohibits private practice by school psychologists. Renames the Hawaii teacher standards board the Hawaii teacher standards and school psychologists board; amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists and requires the board to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to EDN/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1265/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1265&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1679198,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Relating To Agricultural Districts.","description":"Amends the qualifications for food hubs located in agricultural districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1269/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1269&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1679209,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-24","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR7/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1680493,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Thirty-second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-second representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1299/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1680500,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Relating To Haiku Valley.","description":"Establishes the Haiku valley cultural preserve commission with OHA to provide policy and management oversight of the Haiku valley cultural preserve. Establishes the Haiku valley cultural preserve special fund. Authorizes the department of Hawaiian home lands to negotiate an agreement for license or other terms of use of Haiku valley with the office of Hawaiian affairs. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1313/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1313&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1680511,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Requires licensees who carry firearms concealed or unconcealed outside their residence to have their carry license in their immediate possession and display the license upon the demand of law enforcement officers when being lawfully detained.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1316/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1316&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1680519,"bill_number":"SB1530","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Requires certain persons to immediately report to the family court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may constitute a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when investigating a potential tort claim on behalf of a child in foster care and when determining whether to authorize the filing of a tort claim on behalf of the injured child and whether to appoint outside counsel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1530/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1530&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1680529,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Relating To Cancer.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to conduct a multiethnic cohort study focusing on the social determinants of health, lifestyles, environmental exposures, and resilience factors of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. Requires the Cancer Center to seek federal funding to complete the study. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 4:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1301/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1301&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1680542,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Relating To Farm Animals.","description":"Beginning no later than 1/1/2025: requires farm owners or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with certain standards, with exceptions; prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a manner that violates certain standards, with exceptions; and requires the department of agriculture to certify a business owner or operator who sells shell eggs or egg products within the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1293/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1293&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1680552,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Relating To Health Insurance.","description":"Requires all health insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1324/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1324&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1680561,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the office of elections and campaign spending commission to include a candidate's legal name wherever the name requested to be printed on the ballot is used, except on the ballot. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 117, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1294/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1294&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1680569,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Twenty-second Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1283/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1283&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1680578,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Relating To Noise Pollution.","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program to require the department of health to implement the excessive amplified noise control regulation in the Waikiki Special District, which prohibits, with certain exceptions, the emission of excessive amplified noise during certain hours on public sidewalks near certain locations in areas zoned as mixed-use or residential without prior approval from the director of health. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the department of health to adopt rules and report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1302/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1302&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1680592,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"Relating To Wrongful Convictions.","description":"Sets forth requirements under which a convicted person may seek review for a criminal conviction.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1325/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1325&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1680601,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Relating To Water Conservation.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply to create a pilot program that incentivizes residential homeowners in certain dry areas to replace landscaping and irrigation with alternatives that reduce water use. Requires report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1303/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1303&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1680612,"bill_number":"SB1520","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and other related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1520/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1520&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1680622,"bill_number":"SB1516","title":"Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide For A Citizens Assembly And To Authorize The Citizens Assembly To Propose To The Legislature Constitutional And Statutory Revisions Or Amendments To The Laws Governing Elections, Political Campaigns, Campaign Finance, Ethics, Referendum, Reapportionment, Legislative Process, And Public Access To Information.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens assembly and to authorize the citizens assembly to propose to the Legislature constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, and public access to information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1516/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1516&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1680632,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Relating To Environmental Assessments.","description":"Removes historic sites and the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1289/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1289&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1680644,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits the use of proxies in condominium association voting. Requires associations to allow members to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Requires associations to mail out paper ballots before any annual or other periodic election of board members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1298/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1298&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1680655,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Relating To The Environment.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Zero Waste Initiative to, among other things, manage the State's transition to a zero solid waste economy. Establishes the Packaging Waste Advisory Council. Allows the establishment of a nonprofit producer responsibility organization. Requires the Department of Health to develop an assessment of statewide needs to determine the resources required to reduce packaging waste by seventy per cent from the baseline amount by 2035 and develop a program proposal and draft legislation to establish a producer-funded Packaging Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1326/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1326&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1680669,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Relating To Tipped Employees.","description":"Repeals the authority of employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1288/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1288&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1680677,"bill_number":"SB1527","title":"Relating To Address Confidentiality.","description":"Changes the governmental entity responsible for the administration of the Address Confidentiality Program from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to the Department of Law Enforcement. Allows the Department of Law Enforcement to contract with a third party for the mail forwarding and acceptance of service of legal process aspects of the program. Appropriates funds for full-time equivalent positions, operating costs, and equipment to support the Department of Law Enforcement in administering the Address Confidentiality Program. Effective 1/1/2024. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-14","last_action":"Act 082, 06/14/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).","last_action_date":"2023-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1527/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1527&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1680686,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes provisional or associate-level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Requires psychologist license applicants to possess a doctoral degree and complete certain supervised experience requirements before sitting for the licensing examination. Authorizes insurance reimbursements for services provided by a supervised social work intern in certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1300/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1300&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1680699,"bill_number":"SB1510","title":"Relating To University Of Hawaii Astronomy Engineering And Instrumentation.","description":"Establishes a center for the design, development, and fabrication of astronomical instruments within the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the center's planning and design and 10 full-time equivalent faculty positions within the center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1510/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1510&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1680708,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Authorizes the Stadium Authority to sell the naming rights to Aloha Stadium and its facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1285/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1285&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1680718,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Relating To Farms.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide grants to qualified chicken and egg farmers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1295/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1295&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1680732,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Relating To Fireworks.","description":"Requires each county to establish within its police department a fireworks-focused enforcement unit. Requires annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of each unit. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1322/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1322&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1680739,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Relating To Bail.","description":"Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release. Requires the court to consider conditioning pre-trial release on nonfinancial conditions before ordering bail if unconditional release is inappropriate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA/CMV, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1279/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1279&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1680750,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Relating To Traffic Control.","description":"Requires the department of transportation to authorize state and county traffic projects to make changes, as necessary, to traffic flow and mitigation efforts. Prohibits contractors from charging additional fees to amend traffic flow and safety or mitigation efforts. Requires the department of transportation to make a final determination on all changes to traffic flow and mitigation. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1276/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1276&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1680758,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Relating To Community-initiated Development.","description":"Authorizes any county with a population of 500,000 or more to form partnerships with certain qualifying nonprofit corporations to execute community-initiated development project within the county. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1305/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1305&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1680769,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Relating To Fingerprinting.","description":"Prohibits the department of health from requiring an applicant, operator, employee, or adult volunteer at a healthcare facility or, in the case of a healthcare facility operated in a private residence, any adult living in the home other than the client, to consent to fingerprinting except in connection with the initial licensing or certification of the individual or healthcare facility. In the case of a healthcare facility operated in a private residence, any adult living in the home other than the client, who was not living in the home at the time of initial licensing of certification, shall not be required to be fingerprinted more than once. Resets initial fingerprinting and background check requirements if the licensee terminates the license and later applies for a new license. Provides that the department of human services shall not require service providers who have direct contact with individuals receiving adult services to be fingerprinted as part of the criminal history record check process more than once.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1308/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308&year=2023","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1680784,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Appropriates funds for state supplemental payments to certain care homes that care for clients eligible for federal supplemental security income or public assistance, or both. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1309/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1309&year=2023","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1680792,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Relating To Early Intervention Services.","description":"Establishes an Early Intervention Services Working Group within the Department of Health to study and recommend ways to assist and support deaf and hard of hearing children, including implementation strategies. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1296/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1296&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1680804,"bill_number":"SB1514","title":"Relating To Campaign Spending.","description":"Requires at least one individual from each candidate and noncandidate committee to complete mandatory training on key campaign spending laws, reporting requirements, and deadlines at least once every election cycle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1514/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1514&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1680813,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Relating To Green Transportation Infrastructure.","description":"Establishes green infrastructure objectives and policies for transportation systems, infrastructure, and projects. Establishes the green transportation infrastructure task force to examine, evaluate, and develop policies for the design, implementation, and maintenance of green transportation infrastructure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1278/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1278&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1680822,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Relating To Taxes.","description":"Requires productions to provide evidence of reasonable efforts to comply, rather than actually comply, with all applicable requirements to qualify for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice and an opportunity to cure requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1314/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1314&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1680835,"bill_number":"SB1519","title":"Relating To Organizations Supporting Public Education.","description":"Requires organizations supporting public schools to obtain a written revocable permit from the chancellor of the University of Hawaii or principal to use the school's name in association with the school support organization.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HRE/EDU, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1519/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1519&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1680845,"bill_number":"SB1525","title":"Relating To Diamond Head.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to identify all state and county roads, landmarks, monuments, and public parks that use the name Diamond Head and identify the process for renaming these roads, landmarks, and public parks from Diamond Head to Leahi. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1525/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1525&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1680851,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Relating To Waste-to-energy.","description":"Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility on land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1292/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1292&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1680867,"bill_number":"SB1524","title":"Relating To Pesticides.","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2024, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1524/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1524&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1680876,"bill_number":"SB1515","title":"Relating To Fair Campaign Practices.","description":"Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1515/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1515&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1680887,"bill_number":"SB1518","title":"Relating To The Department Of Education.","description":"Provides procurement exemptions for the Department of Education for certain goods, services, and construction. Sunsets 6/30/2026. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1518/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1518&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1680894,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1307/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1307&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1680904,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fortieth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fortieth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1310/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1310&year=2023","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1680917,"bill_number":"SB1513","title":"Relating To Public Agency Meetings.","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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 019, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1513/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1513&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1680924,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Relating To Discrimination.","description":"Prohibits discrimination by employers based on political affiliation. Prohibits unfair discriminatory practices that deny, or attempt to deny, a person the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodation based on political affiliation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1284/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1284&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1680940,"bill_number":"SB1526","title":"Relating To Reproductive Health Care.","description":"Explicitly provides that a patient has a right to choose to obtain an abortion, or terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the patient's life or health. Repeals criminal penalties for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies which health care providers may provide abortion care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1526/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1526&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1680951,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Requires registration for condominium associations to be on an annual basis, rather than on a biennial basis. Adds an additional annual condominium education trust fund fee to be used to support the annual registration with attached documents of the association. Amends the documents required for association registration. Broadens the list of documents an association must be maintained. Clarifies when such documents must be provided to unit owners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1297/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1297&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1680959,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"Relating To The State Capitol.","description":"Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the Legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the State Capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the Capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the Capitol district. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1286/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1286&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1680971,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Relating To Port Infrastructure.","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to create a strategic plan for maintenance dredging of important port and harbor locations and report the plan to the legislature. Requires the department of land and natural resources to complete a minimum of two projects identified in the strategic plan. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1320/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1320&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1680982,"bill_number":"SB1523","title":"Relating To The State Board Of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors And Landscape Architects.","description":"Requires the State Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects to, upon its denial of an application for licensure, provide the applicant with a written notice of denial accompanied by a written explanation describing the reasons for the Board's denial. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1523/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1523&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1680992,"bill_number":"SB1529","title":"Relating To Feral Game Mammals.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position within the Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture that shall find, solicit, and distribute grants for the control of feral game mammals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1529/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1529&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1681002,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, AGR/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1317/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1317&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1681012,"bill_number":"SB1517","title":"Relating To The Rose-ringed Parakeet.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide assistance and supplemental funding to the National Wildlife Research Center of the United States Department of Agriculture to conduct pilot field studies to evaluate control tools, develop a control plan, and support other efforts to reduce the rose-ringed parakeet population on Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1517/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1517&year=2023","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":1681024,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Making An Appropriation For The State Of Hawaii Museum Of Monarchy History.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History (Iolani Palace) for operating and maintenance expenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1323/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1323&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1681032,"bill_number":"SB1521","title":"Relating To Sustainable Land Use.","description":"Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create an integrated land use study for the use of land within the agricultural district. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, and Hawaii Tourism Authority to update various state functional plans. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Ilagan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1521/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1521&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1681039,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1321/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1321&year=2023","sponsor":"Kanani Souza"},
{"bill_id":1681055,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Relating To The Maintenance Of Manoa Stream.","description":"Appropriates funds for the city and county of Honolulu to perform maintenance activities to benefit Manoa stream. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1282/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1282&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1681065,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Relating To Corrections.","description":"Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the department to develop written policies and implement procedures by 7/1/2024. Defines \"member of a vulnerable population.\" Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1280/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1681078,"bill_number":"SB1512","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Prohibits the use of proxies in condominium association voting. Requires associations to allow members to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Requires associations to mail out paper ballots before any annual or other periodic election of board members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1512/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1512&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1681090,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1281/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1281&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1681100,"bill_number":"SB1511","title":"Relating To The Research Corporation Of The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Clarifies the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii and that its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out its purpose. Repeals the requirement that the University of Hawaii contract with the Research Corporation when the University determines that other various agencies cannot more effectively or efficiently accomplish certain research and training activities. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations. Limits the scope of the special account the Research Corporation is authorized to establish. Requires revolving accounts to follow University of Hawaii Administrative Procedure 12.204. Limits internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation that use University intramural funds to certain projects and requires biannual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1511/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1511&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1681112,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Relating To Consumer Protection.","description":"Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1277/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1277&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1681121,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1315/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1315&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1681134,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for a protected bicycle path in Puna. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1290/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1290&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1681142,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Relating To Family Court.","description":"Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when appointing a master to investigate a potential tort claim and when authorizing the filing of a tort claim on behalf of an injured child, including the opportunity for an injured child to obtain outside legal representation. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1291/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1291&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1681151,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds for the department of health to reimburse civilian households in Iroquois Point, and any other affected area, for costs incurred due to the 2021-2022 Red Hill water contamination.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1312/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1312&year=2023","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1681161,"bill_number":"SB1528","title":"Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose or obtain an abortion or to choose to obtain or use contraceptives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1528/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1528&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1681170,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Relating To Senior Citizens.","description":"Establishes a temporary office of senior citizen affairs in the office of the lieutenant governor. Establishes the kupuna benefits program, to be administered by the office of senior citizen affairs. Establishes a kupuna benefits program tax credit for certain businesses who provide benefits or special privileges to participants of the kupuna benefits program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1311/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1311&year=2023","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1681182,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Nineteenth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1304/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1304&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1681193,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Relating To The Right To Repair.","description":"Requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools used to diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1287/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1681203,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Relating To Firearms.","description":"Authorizes county police departments to issue a person a license to carry a handgun in all counties of the State. Extends the expiration date of a license from 1 year to 5 years. Repeals \"proper cause\" requirements invalidated by the United States Supreme Court in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct. 2111 (2022).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1306/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1306&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1681213,"bill_number":"SB1522","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes an Office of Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Office of Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes and appropriates funds for a tourism liaison officer within the office of the governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1522/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1522&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1681220,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Relating To Government Property.","description":"Transfers from the Department of Natural Resources certain wharfs, launching ramps, and small boat harbors on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1318/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1318&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1681227,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Relating To The Traffic Code.","description":"Allows operators of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds to proceed through an intersection on a steady red signal during certain hours if the traffic signal is controlled by a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size or composition of the bicycle, motorcycle, or moped. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1319/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1319&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1681239,"bill_number":"SB1542","title":"Relating To Weapon Safety.","description":"Specifies sensitive locations in which the carrying of firearms is restricted or prohibited. Authorizes, in certain circumstances, the carrying of firearms on private property. Specifies areas in which the carrying or possession of electric guns is restricted or prohibited. Imposes certain firearm storage requirements for individuals licensed to carry firearms. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit to the Legislature, over a 4-year period, semi-annual reports on the public carrying of firearms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1542/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1542&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1681240,"bill_number":"SB1557","title":"Relating To Gifts.","description":"Establishes procedures for the custody, inventory, and care of protocol gifts received by members of either house of the Legislature or state employees. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1557/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1557&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681241,"bill_number":"HB1342","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Appropriates grant funding to the YMCA of Honolulu for its Youth Wellness Program for Mental Health to address the statewide declining mental health outcomes of youths related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1342/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1342&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1681243,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Relating To Charter Schools.","description":"Provides funding for rental or lease of facilities under legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1328/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1328&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1681244,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Relating To Anger Management.","description":"Requires certain criminal offenders to be ordered by a court to complete an assessment and either a domestic violence intervention or anger management course as part of their sentence. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Act 023, 04/19/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1344/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1344&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1681245,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Relating To Wastewater Treatment Improvements In The County Of Hawaii.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the replacements to the water capturing system at the Hilo wastewater treatment plant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1420/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1681246,"bill_number":"SB1611","title":"Relating To The Department Of Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1611/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1611&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1681247,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Relating To A Hawaii State Capitol Welcome Center Facility.","description":"Appropriates funds for the design and construction of a Hawaii State Capitol Welcome Center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1403/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1403&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1681249,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Relating To Criminal Justice Reform.","description":"Part I: Expands the authorized issuance of citations in lieu of arrests. Authorizes a grace period after a missed initial court appearance. Part II: Amends various provisions related to pretrial release. Part III: Allows the court to order substance abuse assessment and treatment. Prohibits the arrest of a parolee, or the revocation of parole, solely due to the defendant having one positive test for drug use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1336/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1336&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1681250,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Relating To Rehabilitation.","description":"Amends the Criminal Justice Diversion Program including allowing examination of defendants via telehealth. Requires the Judiciary, in consultation with other stakeholders, to submit monthly and annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of agreements for post-booking jail diversion programs for district and circuit court in the first circuit. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires the Department of Health to contract with behavioral health crisis centers and to establish a statewide Hawaii Urgency Response Center. Restores funding for probation officer services for the mental health court. Effective 7/1/3023. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1442/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1442&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1681252,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Part I: Establishes and appropriates funds for a county cesspool pilot program in the Department of Health to work with each county to identify a priority area to expand the county sewage system or other centralized treatment system to connect individual properties in the priority area and reduce or eliminate cesspools in the identified area. Part II: Creates a cesspool conversion section in the Department of Health to facilitate the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions. Part III: Requires the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools, and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and educate homeowners regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Part IV: Establishes, for all taxable years after December 31, 2023, an income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connecting to a sewerage system. Requires that, effective 11/1/23, certain information regarding cesspools on real property be included in seller mandatory disclosures for real property transactions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 4:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1396/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1396&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1681254,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii grown hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1424/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1424&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1681255,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Relating To Tourism.","description":"Establishes an Office of Tourism and Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism that encompasses regenerative tourism and best practice destination management. Transfers the functions, duties, appropriations, and positions of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Office of Tourism and Destination Management. Requires the Office of Tourism and Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Dissolves the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Appropriates funds. (SD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 3:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1375/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1375&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1681256,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from terminating certain tenancies without just cause. Requires a landlord to provide relocation assistance or waive the last month's rent when terminating a tenancy for no-fault just cause. Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase an existing tenant's rent. Establishes the Hawaii rent board to oversee annual rent increases and conduct rental arbitrations, mediations, and investigative hearings on reports of wrongful evictions, and publish a tenant bill of rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with the tenant bill of rights. Establishes a rent stabilization special fund, to be funded by a separate fee assessed on rental units to support the activities of the Hawaii rent board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1338/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1338&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1681257,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii Constitution Relating To The Attorney General.","description":"Proposes a new section to article V of the Hawaii constitution to provide for the election of the attorney general. Amends article III, section 19, of the Hawaii constitution to allow for impeachment of the attorney general. Makes conforming amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution relating to removal of the attorney general with the advice and consent of the senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1399/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1681259,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Extends the period within which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2023. Authorizes, in certain instances, the use of county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Temporarily authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax to amend the uses of the surcharge. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-01","last_action":"Act 048, 06/01/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).","last_action_date":"2023-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1363/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1363&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1681260,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1380/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1380&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681261,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Relating To Supportive Housing.","description":"Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds. Declares that appropriations exceed general fund expenditure ceiling. Effective 7/1/2023. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 095, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1397/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1397&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1681262,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Relating To The Counties.","description":"Makes explicit the counties' authority to regulate hosting platforms providing booking services for short-term rentals. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in the definition of \"short-term rental\". Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1374/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1374&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1681263,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Relating To Respite Care.","description":"Requires the department of health to provide respite care, paid for by the State, to operators of certain care homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1358/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1358&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1681266,"bill_number":"SB1614","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for adult corrections officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division or its successor agency. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1614/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1614&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1681268,"bill_number":"SB1588","title":"Relating To Food Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a GroupGAP food safety training and certification program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 212, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1588/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1588&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1681269,"bill_number":"SB1561","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, Section 1, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Change The Age Qualification For Voting In State Or Local Elections.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow citizens who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state and county general election to vote at the state and county primary election immediately preceding the state and county general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen and any intervening or co-occurring special election. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1561/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1561&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681271,"bill_number":"SB1574","title":"Relating To Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the label of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Allows a private right of action for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1574/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1574&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1681272,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"By 7/15/2024, requires the counties to adopt ordinances to establish an expedited streamlined permitting process for essential businesses to obtain the building permits needed for the installation of rooftop solar and energy storage systems. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1377/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1377&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1681273,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Relating To The Stadium Authority.","description":"Transfers powers, duties, and functions of stadium authority to DBEDT. Repeals stadium authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1361/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1361&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1681274,"bill_number":"SB1550","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1550/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1550&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681276,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Relating To The Community Court Outreach Project.","description":"Makes the community court outreach project permanent. Amends the project to address homeless defendants and expand the opportunities for eligible defendants to participate. Appropriates funds for additional personnel and enhanced security services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1404/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1404&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1681277,"bill_number":"SB1554","title":"Relating To Irrigation.","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1554/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1554&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1681279,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"Relating To Hawaiian Culture.","description":"Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office's compliance with this Act. Appropriate moneys for the planning and design of the first Hawaiian cultural center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CAI, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1434/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1434&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1681280,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Relating To Electronic Smoking Devices.","description":"Includes electronic smoking devices within the definition of \"tobacco products\", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Establishes a tax of ten per cent for the wholesale price for electronic smoking devices. Allocates a portion of funds collected on excise taxes on electronic smoking devices to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, emergency medical services special fund, and tobacco enforcement special fund. Permits funds in the tobacco enforcement special fund to be used to enforce provisions prohibiting the sale and distribution of electronic smoking devices to, and possession or use of electronic smoking devices by, persons under the age of twenty-one.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to LGO, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1423/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1423&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1681282,"bill_number":"SB1604","title":"Relating To Anger Management.","description":"Authorizes certain criminal offenders to undergo anger management counseling in lieu of domestic violence intervention as part of their sentences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1604/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1604&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1681284,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Relating To Tourism Governance.","description":"Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1381/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1381&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681285,"bill_number":"SB1589","title":"Relating To The Establishment Of A Hemp Task Force.","description":"Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1589/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1589&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1681286,"bill_number":"SB1587","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1587/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1587&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1681288,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the planning and design for new housing units at the Kapaa public housing project site in Kapaa, Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 913).","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1395/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1681289,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"Relating To Reproductive Health Care Access.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Office of the Reproductive Health Care Access Coordinator within the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Lamosao, Matsumoto, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1343/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1343&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1681290,"bill_number":"SB1601","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Seventh Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1601/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1601&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1681291,"bill_number":"SB1546","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to HRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1546/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1546&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1681293,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Relating To The Conveyance Tax.","description":"Amends the conveyance tax by adding a fee schedule for properties that are sold by foreign entities or non-resident foreign nationals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1351/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1351&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1681295,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to work with certain organizations to develop and implement an active shooter training program in all public and charter schools. Allows public and charter school students to decline to participate in active shooter training. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-02","last_action":"Act 053, 06/02/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).","last_action_date":"2023-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1329/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1329&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1681296,"bill_number":"SB1579","title":"Relating To Access Organizations.","description":"Requires that any revenue derived from an access organization that receives public, education, and government access funds shall be deposited into the state general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1579/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1579&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1681299,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Relating To Prescriptive Authority For Psychologists.","description":"Authorizes the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1432/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1432&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1681300,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Relating To Nursing Facilities.","description":"Repeals the sunset dates of Act 156, SLH 2012, and Act 124, SLH 2014, to make the nursing facility sustainability program permanent and permanently exempt the nursing sustainability program special fund from the central service and administrative expenses assessments. Makes various amendments to the nursing facility sustainability program and nursing facility sustainability special fund. Repeals the nursing facility tax. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-22","last_action":"Act 109, 06/22/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).","last_action_date":"2023-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1369/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1369&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1681301,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Fifteenth And Seventeenth Representative Districts.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth and seventeenth representative districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1360/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360&year=2023","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1681302,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Relating To The Termination Of Pregnancy.","description":"Prohibits the abortion of a fetus that is capable of feeling pain. Prohibits abortions by dismemberment. Provides certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1332/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1332&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1681303,"bill_number":"SB1584","title":"Relating To Transparency.","description":"Establishes as null and void, any nondisclosure, confidentiality, or non-disparagement clause in any agreement entered into by any government agency, that prohibits employees of the government agency or other parties from disclosing to the public certain information pertaining to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Declares as null and void, the 2023 Consent Order pertaining to the defueling and closure of the facility, proposed to be entered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Requires the EPA, Navy, DLA, and the State department of health to enter into a new consent order in conformance with certain requirements pertaining to transparency. Establishes that any person who discloses information on threats to public safety arising out of or related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility shall be protected by all relevant existing laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1584/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1584&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681305,"bill_number":"SB1591","title":"Relating To The Security Of Public Places.","description":"Creates a Public Places Special Fund to fund hiring private security to work with county law enforcement to enforce state or county laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations prohibiting camping, loitering, nuisance, or other violations in public places. Allocates .005 per cent of the transient accommodations tax to the Public Places Special Fund to be allocated to the counties in proportion to the amount of tax collected in each county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1591/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1591&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1681306,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Relating To The Licensed Professional Counseling Compact.","description":"Enables the director of commerce and consumer affairs to license counselors from states which participate in the Counseling Compact.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1390/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1681307,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Relating To Crime.","description":"Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking is to be a fine of no less than $200,000 but no more than $500,000, and a term of imprisonment of up to twenty years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Exempts from criminal liability for certain offenses involving sex trafficking or prostitution a victim of sex trafficking who reports the trafficking to law enforcement. Provides that consent to sexual conduct, as defined, is not a defense for the offense of sex trafficking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1437/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1437&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1681308,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1429/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1681310,"bill_number":"SB1612","title":"Relating To Abandoned Vehicles.","description":"Authorizes each county director of finance to waive certain abandoned vehicle tow, storage, and other charges, fees, and fines owed to the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1612/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1612&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1681311,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Relating To Reproductive Health Care.","description":"Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing communication or information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application as rules of decision in the courts. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1427/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1427&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1681313,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LBT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1398/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1398&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1681315,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Relating To Manufacturing.","description":"Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the food manufacturing industry in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1384/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1384&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681316,"bill_number":"SB1555","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Exempts the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the sale of nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1555/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1555&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1681317,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Relating To Cannabis.","description":"Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for adult use. Establishes the Hawaii cannabis commission to oversee the regulation of adult use cannabis manufacturers and retailers. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1425/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1425&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1681318,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows the Director of Transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review, the environmental impact statement law, and the Hawaii public procurement code under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, WAL/LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1347/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1347&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1681321,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Relating To Meat Donation.","description":"Provides for donation of wild game to under-resourced communities. Establishes a task force for development and implementation to expand meat processing capacity in the State. Task force sunsets 6/30/2025. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-05","last_action":"Act 054, 06/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).","last_action_date":"2023-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1382/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1382&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681322,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Relating To Parental Rights.","description":"Establishes certain parental rights. Prohibits the State and counties from enacting any rules, regulations, or laws that infringe upon these parental rights.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1393/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1393&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1681324,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Relating To The Ewa Beach Public And School Library.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to transfer the Ewa Beach Public and School Library from the State Public Library System to James Campbell High School.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1435/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1435&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1681325,"bill_number":"SB1548","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Repeals redundant regulations on hemp production, which will reduce costs for the State and Hawaii farmers. Amends hemp law in a manner that recognizes the unique constraints of Hawaii farmers, while protecting human health. Allows licensed hemp producers to sell hemp biomass. Requires transparency in labeling of hemp products to identify the percentage of Hawaiigrown hemp or hemp product in all hemp products. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to hire or consult a toxicologist or consultant familiar with hemp industry standards for the purpose of setting defined action limits or exposure levels for different types of hemp products. Extends the State's hemp processor law through 7/1/2027. Repeals on 7/1/2027.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1548/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1548&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681326,"bill_number":"SB1539","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates moneys for grants pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, for expenditure in fiscal year 2023-2024 for capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1539/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1539&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1681328,"bill_number":"SB1610","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for qualified media facilities and infrastructure projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that are entirely produced in the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1610/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1610&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1681330,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Relating To Environmental Protection.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a two-year study on the maximized use of recycled asphalt across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1406/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1406&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1681331,"bill_number":"SB1575","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Third Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1575/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1575&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1681333,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System.","description":"Requires that individuals who first begin employment as a judge, elected official, or legislative officer after 6/30/2023, be subject to the same Employees' Retirement System benefits as other state or county employees who began their employment after 6/30/2012.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1392/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1392&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1681334,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bike and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1418/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1418&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1681335,"bill_number":"SB1562","title":"Relating To Reapportionment.","description":"Requires that the Reapportionment Commission apportion the House of Representatives among multi-member districts of not more than three members that conform to the boundaries of the Senate districts, unless not practicable","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1562/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1562&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681336,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Relating To Pass-through Entity Taxation.","description":"Authorizes certain entities to elect to pay Hawaii income tax at the entity level through pass-through entities. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1362/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1362&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1681338,"bill_number":"SB1558","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in the primary election, the candidate's name shall not appear on the primary election ballot but shall instead appear on the general election ballot.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1558/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1558&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681339,"bill_number":"SB1607","title":"Relating To Employment Agencies.","description":"Requires a talent agency to provide educational materials regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders to adult artists represented by the talent agency. Requires proof of compliance as part of licensure renewal. Requires, as a condition for a minor to be employed in theatrical employment, that the minor and the minor's parent or legal guardian receive and complete training regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to LBT/TCA, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1607/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1607&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1681340,"bill_number":"SB1586","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish five administrative, professional, and technical full-time equivalent (5.0 APT FTE) positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Vetoed on 07-07-23 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1586/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1586&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1681341,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","description":"Clarifies that the appointment and removal of the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation requires a majority vote by the voting members of the corporation board, rather than by the entire membership of the board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1387/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681342,"bill_number":"SB1544","title":"Relating To Fraud.","description":"Establishes the offense of fraud as a class B felony. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of fraud.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1544/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1544&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1681345,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Relating To Water Testing.","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of science of the University of Hawaii Maui college to support water testing on the island of Maui, including supplies and the creation of 2.0 FTE positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1407/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1407&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1681346,"bill_number":"SB1570","title":"Relating To Medical Cannabis.","description":"Amends various statutory provisions for the purpose of strengthening the integrity of medical cannabis law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1570/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1570&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1681348,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Relating To Public Lands.","description":"Part I: Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources shall not unilaterally amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended pursuant to Act 149, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, except as otherwise provided therein; and if the Board of Land and Natural Resources wishes to amend the terms and conditions of any lease of public lands being extended to reflect the Board's most current lease form and leasing practices and policies, such lease form and leasing practices and policies must be included in the rules of the Board. Defines \"lease of public lands\". Part II: Establishes a temporary public land trust working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes only. Provides that the working group's sole purpose shall be to compile a definitive inventory of public land trust lands. Authorizes the working group to hire staff. Part III: Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be used for making repairs to bulkheads and revetments located in certain parcels conveyed to the Office. PART IV: Requires and appropriates moneys for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to conduct a programmatic environmental impact statement for any development projects within the Kakaako Makai area of the public land trust. Part V: Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for certain construction costs for the development of Kukaniloko.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 863).","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1385/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1385&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681349,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Appropriates funds for the achievement of full funding, including estimated payment increases, of medicaid home and community-based services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1341/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1341&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1681350,"bill_number":"HB1440","title":"Relating To The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Arrangements Act.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. Repeals the superseded Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1440/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1440&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1681351,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Relating To Labeling Of Macadamia Nuts.","description":"Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPN/AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-17-23 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1348/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1348&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1681352,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Forty-fifth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the forty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1422/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1422&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1681355,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Relating To Economic Development.","description":"Establishes an Office of Tourism and Destination Management within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism that encompasses regenerative tourism and best practice destination management. Transfers the functions, duties, appropriations, and positions of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the Office of Tourism and Destination Management. Requires the Office of Tourism and Destination Management to implement certain county destination management action plans. Dissolves the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TOU/ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1376/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1376&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1681356,"bill_number":"SB1566","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to give written notice of a patient's final unconditional release to any person that the patient has harmed or threatened to harm, or who has a temporary restraining order against the patient or has submitted a written request for written notice of the patient's release prior to the patient's release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1566/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1566&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681357,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Relating To Medicaid Patient Care.","description":"Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments for coronavirus disease 2019-related costs and lost revenues to adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes that are caring for residents who receive Medicaid benefits, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1356/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1356&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1681359,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Gives authority to the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal law, with regard to exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1421/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1421&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1681361,"bill_number":"SB1551","title":"Relating To Supportive Housing.","description":"Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1551/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1551&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681363,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Relating To Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Beds.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to support increased behavioral health crisis stabilization beds. Creates a working group to get county input on possible sites for these crisis stabilization beds. Effective 7/1/2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1433/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1433&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1681364,"bill_number":"SB1617","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, to establish and administer a Kauhale Program to provide individual or shared housing units and support services to certain homeless individuals and families. Exempts existing low-income rental units, tiny home villages, and kauhale from certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the Governor to transfer by executive order suitable land to HPHA for the construction of kauhale. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Kauhale Program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1617/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1617&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1681366,"bill_number":"SB1598","title":"Relating To Water Testing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui college to support water testing on the island of Maui, including supplies and the establishment of two full-time equivalent positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1598/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1598&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1681367,"bill_number":"SB1553","title":"Relating To The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Program.","description":"Appropriates funds for positions and activities related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1553/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1553&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1681368,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"Relating To Natural Resources.","description":"Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaii and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HRE/HHS/AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1405/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1405&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1681369,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Relating To Psilocybin.","description":"Establishes the Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1337/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1337&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1681370,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Relating To Employment Earnings.","description":"Requires certain job listings to include an hourly rate or salary range. Takes effect 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1354/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1354&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1681372,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Relating To Deposit Beverage Containers.","description":"Requires the department of health to establish a reverse vending machine pilot program to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines in the State. Allows moneys from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to be used for grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1410/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1410&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681373,"bill_number":"SB1565","title":"Relating To The State Ethics Code.","description":"Requires that the person or organization that filed an ethics charge to the Ethics Commission be informed of the status of the charge upon request, including the final disposition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1565/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1565&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681375,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Relating To The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Allows no more than two members of the board of land and natural resources, one of which may be the chairperson, to determine items that shall be placed on a meeting agenda and any discussion between the two members shall be a permitted interaction under the sunshine law. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1386/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1386&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681377,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Relating To The Short-time Compensation Program.","description":"Establishes the short-time compensation program to allow employees to receive reduced compensation when employers reduce work hours in lieu of layoffs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1352/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1352&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1681378,"bill_number":"SB1593","title":"Relating To Medical Care.","description":"Adjusts the method by which the department of human services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long-term supports and services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1593/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1593&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1681379,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Relating To Civil Trespass.","description":"Amends the offense of simple trespass to establish the civil infraction of trespass onto real property and monetary penalties therefor. Provides that a violator shall be issued a citation. Requires violations to be adjudicated in the district courts using a system similar to that used for adjudicating traffic infractions and emergency period infractions. Requires the judiciary to have established and implemented no later than 1/1/2024 the system to adjudicate citations for civil trespass. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Aiu, Marten excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1355/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1681380,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establish certain minimum staff-to-patient ratios for hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities. Requires hospitals to create hospital staffing committees and staffing plans. Establishes certain meal break, rest break, and overtime provisions applicable to health care personnel at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for implementation and enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1378/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1378&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1681381,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Director of Health to establish a Temporary Breakthrough Therapy Designation Advisory Council within 3 months of certain breakthrough therapy designation approvals by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 2:30PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1340/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1340&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1681384,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaii state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 800).","last_action_date":"2023-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1327/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1327&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1681385,"bill_number":"SB1532","title":"Relating To Culture And Arts.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor persons from Hawaii who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and who serve as an inspiration to others. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1532/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1532&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1681386,"bill_number":"SB1585","title":"Relating To Animal Agriculture.","description":"Prohibits new operations and renewal of existing licenses or permits to operate large concentrated animal feeding operations in the State, under certain conditions and by an unspecified date. Phases out all existing large concentrated animal feeding operations by 7/1/2028.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1585/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1585&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681387,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Relating To Health Care.","description":"Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1428/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1428&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1681389,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Relating To A Statewide Data Hub.","description":"Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to establish and maintain a statewide data hub to collect employer and employee data. Authorizes the department of business, economic development, and tourism to determine the type of employer and employee data to collect, the functions of the statewide data hub, and access and document retention policies for the data. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1379/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1379&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681391,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Relating To Arrests.","description":"Provides that after making an arrest, a police officer may issue to the arrestee an appearance ticket that states the date and time of the initial court appearance, and thereafter release the arrestee from custody. Broadens the range of offenses for which a police officer may issue a citation in lieu of making an arrest, provided that certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1335/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1335&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1681392,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Relating To The Sand Island State Recreation Area.","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1371/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1371&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1681394,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Relating To The Transient Accommodations Tax.","description":"Establishes the natural resource management commission and special fund. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Appropriates funds from the natural resource management special fund for the purposes of the fund and administrative, office, and staffing expenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, TOU/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1388/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1388&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681395,"bill_number":"SB1613","title":"Relating To Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TCA, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1613/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1613&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1681396,"bill_number":"SB1541","title":"Relating To Voting More Than Once During An Election.","description":"Specifies that Hawaii voters are prohibited from casting more than one ballot during an election, even if one of those ballots is cast in an election outside of Hawaii. (HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 116, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1541/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1541&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1681397,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the department of human services to establish a three-year return-to-home pilot program to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in being reunited with family and relatives in their home state. Sunsets 1/1/2026. Appropriates funds. (CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-21","last_action":"Act 094, 06/21/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).","last_action_date":"2023-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1366/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1366&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1681398,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Relating To Tax Credits.","description":"Renames the refundable food/excise tax credit and makes the credit nonrefundable. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to issue the tax credit to taxpayers annually rather than requiring taxpayers to file for the credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1364/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1364&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1681400,"bill_number":"SB1556","title":"Relating To Cesspools.","description":"Creates within the Department of Health's wastewater branch a cesspool conversion section, which will be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes 2.0 full-time equivalent positions within the cesspool conversion section in fiscal year 2023-2024, and 2.0 additional full-time equivalent positions within the section in fiscal year 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1556/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1556&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1681401,"bill_number":"SB1545","title":"Relating To The Energy State Functional Plan.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to update the Energy State Functional Plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1545/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1545&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1681402,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Relating To Reproductive Health Care.","description":"Explicitly provides that a patient has a right to choose to obtain an abortion, or terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the patient's life or health. Repeals criminal penalties for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies which health care providers may provide abortion care.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1441/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1441&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1681405,"bill_number":"SB1538","title":"Relating To The Judiciary.","description":"Makes appropriations to the Judiciary for capital improvement projects for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2023, and ending 6/30/2025. Effective 1/7/2059. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1538/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1538&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1681407,"bill_number":"SB1594","title":"Relating To Crisis Intervention.","description":"Establishes an expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program within the department of health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines \"crisis center\" and \"crisis intervention officer\". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be assisted by a crisis intervention officer and transported to a designated crisis center. Appropriates funds for the expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program and for certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid by the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1594/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1594&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1681408,"bill_number":"SB1605","title":"Relating To Homelessness.","description":"Requires the Homeless Programs Office of the Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division of the Department of Human Services to establish a program to acquire abandoned and vacant real properties to house individuals experiencing homelessness. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1605/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1605&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1681409,"bill_number":"SB1595","title":"Relating To The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Arrangements Act.","description":"Adopts the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. Repeals the superseded Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1595/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1595&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1681412,"bill_number":"SB1590","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary for the State to supplement federal authority to perform meat inspections within the State. Requires the Department of Agriculture to assess the steps necessary to transfer full authority over meat inspections from federal authority to the State. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent inspector positions within the Department of Agriculture to perform meat inspections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to AEN, WAM/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1590/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1590&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1681413,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for operating costs and personnel to manage certain trailheads as part of the Na Ala Hele trail and access program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 9:45AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1394/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1394&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1681414,"bill_number":"SB1535","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Allows the director of transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review and the environmental impact statement law, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 911).","last_action_date":"2023-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1535/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1535&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1681415,"bill_number":"SB1582","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the department of Hawaiian home lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1582/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1582&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681416,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer a Workforce Development Incentive Rebate Program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions. Establishes a new Film Studio Tax Credit. Amends the administration of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by increasing the tax credit cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for calendar year 2024 and eliminating the ability for credits exceeding the tax cap to be allowed to be claimed after December 31, 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Dela Cruz Co-Chair; Kim, Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1373/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1373&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1681418,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Relating To Public Notices.","description":"Amends certain publication procedures to require the publication of information to be on the appropriate state or county department's website, rather than in a newspaper.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1411/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1411&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681419,"bill_number":"SB1564","title":"Relating To Public Records.","description":"Allows a requestor of a public record to receive the public record in the format of their choice; provided that the format that is being requested is available.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1564/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1564&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681422,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Relating To Professional And Vocational Licensing.","description":"Requires professional and vocational licensing boards to consider relevant military education, training, and service as part of the evaluation process toward the qualifications of a license. Requires the licensing administrator of the professional and vocational licensing division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to communicate the intent of this Act to each licensing authority and report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CMV, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1389/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1681423,"bill_number":"SB1549","title":"Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for operating costs and personnel to manage certain trailheads as part of the Na Ala Hele Trail and Access Program. Takes effect 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1549/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1549&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681424,"bill_number":"SB1615","title":"Relating To The Department Of Health.","description":"Requires the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health to amend the eligibility criteria for the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver to include individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and a comorbid mental illness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1615/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1615&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1681425,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Relating To Food Safety.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a GroupGAP food safety training and certification program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1350/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1350&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1681426,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Relating To The State Archives.","description":"Expands the uses for the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund from the preservation of and long-term access to government records only, to include photographic, phonographic, and audio-video records and collections that have a unique historical value or are related to Hawaii's diverse ethnic and indigenous cultures. Establishes additional funding sources for, and authorizes additional expenditures of moneys from, the state archives preservation and long-term access special fund. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1370/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1370&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1681428,"bill_number":"SB1578","title":"Relating To Cable Television Systems.","description":"Adds additional considerations for the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to take into account when ensuring that the terms and conditions required for operation of an access organization are fair to the public in its designated service area. Requires cable operators to include viewership numbers for channels designated for public, educational, and government access use in its reports to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1578/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1578&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1681429,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Relating To Employee Benefits.","description":"Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase \"pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition\" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Senate Conferees Appointed: Moriwaki Chair; Aquino, Kim Co-Chairs; Fevella.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1409/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1409&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681430,"bill_number":"SB1540","title":"Relating To Rehabilitation.","description":"Expands the Criminal Justice Diversion Program. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires DOH to contract with behavioral health crisis centers. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 03/22/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1540/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1540&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1681431,"bill_number":"SB1581","title":"Relating To Inspections.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to limit unannounced inspections to investigate complaints pertaining to client or patient abuse or life- or health-threatening danger at certain state-licensed or state-certified care facilities and establishes requirements to file complaints against the care facilities. Requires relicensing inspections of certain care facilities to be scheduled.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HHS, CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1581/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1581&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1681433,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","description":"Establishes the institute of indigenous education, science, and outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 4:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1430/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1430&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1681434,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eighth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1346/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1346&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1681436,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Relating To Hemp.","description":"Repeals redundant regulations on hemp production to reduce costs for the State and Hawaii farmers. Amends the hemp law in a manner that recognizes the unique constraints of Hawaii farmers, while protecting human health. Allows licensed hemp producers to sell hemp biomass. Requires transparency in labeling of hemp products to identify the percentage of Hawaiigrown hemp or hemp from outside the State in all hemp products. Establishes the Hawaii Hemp Task Force. Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to hire a hemp consultant to recommend infrastructure improvements on each island. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to hire or consult a toxicologist or consultant familiar with hemp industry standards for the purpose of setting defined action limits or exposure levels for different types of hemp products. Extends the State's hemp processor law through 7/1/2027. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 263, 07/11/2023, (Gov. Msg. No. 1377).","last_action_date":"2023-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1359/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1359&year=2023","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":1681438,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Relating To Unemployment Insurance.","description":"Appropriates funds for unemployment insurance specialist and unemployment insurance assistant positions within the department of labor and industrial relations to prepare and support the unemployment insurance modernization project. Appropriates funds to upgrade and modernize the unemployment insurance system. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1353/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1353&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1681439,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program to be implemented by the Hawaii teacher standards board to provide an educational pathway for teacher licensure or staff certification for cultural practitioners. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1345/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1345&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1681440,"bill_number":"SB1597","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers jurisdiction of certain functions and employees of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health to the Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1597/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1597&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1681442,"bill_number":"SB1559","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 15, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Allow 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 Forty-eight Hour Availability Requirement.","description":"Amends the State Constitution to allow electronic copies, as an alternative to printed copies, of a bill to be made available for members of a house of the Legislature in which the bill is being voted upon for third or final reading in fulfillment of the 48-hour availability requirement. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1559/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1559&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681443,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Relating To Medicaid.","description":"Requires the department of human services to adopt rules, contingent on the approval of the Hawaii state plan amendment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to remove the $2,000-per-individual asset limit for eligibility for assistance under the med-QUEST program. Requires a report to legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1416/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1416&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1681445,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1401/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1401&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1681447,"bill_number":"SB1534","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Creates a mileage-based road usage charge to replace state motor fuel taxes beginning on 7/1/2025, for electric vehicles. Eliminates the $50 annual state vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles. Allows electric vehicle owners to pay a registration surcharge or a per-mile road usage fee until 6/30/2028. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of vehicles. Requires motor vehicle registration applications to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is battery electricity. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user charge program by 2033 and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 222, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1534/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1534&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1681448,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Relating To Energy.","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to design and administer an Electric Vehicle Charging System Loan Program to provide loans to certain applicants who install eligible electric vehicle charging systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1415/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1415&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1681449,"bill_number":"SB1600","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources small boat harbors, boating facilities, and state-owned lands; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1600/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1600&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1681451,"bill_number":"SB1573","title":"Relating To Affordable Housing.","description":"Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1573/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1573&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1681453,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Relating To Digital Equity.","description":"Establishes the digital equity grant program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1408/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1408&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681454,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Requires, for fixed term tenancies, a landlord to notify a tenant of any intent to raise the rent for any subsequent rental agreement or any intent to terminate a rental agreement ninety days before the expiration of the original rental agreement, but one hundred twenty days for original rental agreements with a term greater than two years. Increases the required notice period for intent to raise rent and intent to terminate for month-to-month and week-to-week tenancies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1339/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1339&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1681456,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Relating To School Bus Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for school bus services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1330/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1330&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1681457,"bill_number":"SB1537","title":"Relating To The State Budget.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for fiscal biennium 20232025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1537/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1537&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1681458,"bill_number":"SB1603","title":"Relating To Meat Donation.","description":"Provides for donation of wild game to under-resourced communities. Establishes a task force for development and implementation to expand meat processing capacity in the State. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1603/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1603&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1681459,"bill_number":"SB1568","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2023. Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure. Temporarily authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax to amend the rates and uses of the surcharge. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1568/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1568&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1681461,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Relating To Accessibility.","description":"Requires that the legislature ensure that state facilities, businesses, and recreational facilities meet certain accessibility requirements and be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1413/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1681462,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"Relating To The Hospital Sustainability Program.","description":"Makes various updates to the hospital sustainability program, including amending the definition of \"private hospital\"; clarifying the uses of the hospital sustainability program special fund; increasing various hospital sustainability fee caps; requiring DHS to consult and negotiate with the hospital trade association regarding fee participation and rates; clarifying when the hospital sustainability fee shall be discontinued and the distribution of remaining funds; repealing the sunset dates of Act 217, SLH 2012, and Act 123, SLH 2014, to make the program permanent and permanently exempting the program from the central service and administrative expenses assessments; and appropriating funds out of the special fund. Effective 06/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1368/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1368&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1681463,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Relating To Emergency Powers.","description":"Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Specifies parameters for when a state of emergency is terminated. Allows the authorization of the issuance of a proclamation arising from the same emergency or disaster as a previous proclamation that was terminated by the legislature, upon request of the governor and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1400/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1400&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1681464,"bill_number":"SB1547","title":"Relating To Value-added Products.","description":"Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates moneys for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai and Oahu. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1547/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1547&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1681465,"bill_number":"SB1616","title":"Relating To Workforce Development.","description":"Beginning 1/1/2024, requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to administer a workforce development incentive rebate program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1616/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1616&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1681468,"bill_number":"SB1602","title":"Relating To Media Transparency.","description":"Requires media to submit to the attorney general a yearly financial disclosure statement that lists the media's amounts and sources of income, excluding income from advertisements and including donations and names of donors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1602/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1602&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1681469,"bill_number":"SB1577","title":"Relating To The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","description":"Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make all business registration applications available online. Requires all applications to contain certain contact information. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Cochran excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1577/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1577&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1681471,"bill_number":"SB1543","title":"Relating To Public Financing For Candidates To Elected Office.","description":"Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2026 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a progress and final report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1543/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1543&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1681472,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Relating To Agriculture.","description":"Establishes a task force to identify the top ten fruits or vegetables that are imported into the State but may be commercially grown in the State. Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the production of those fruits or vegetables to obviate the need to import them into the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1383/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1383&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1681474,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Schools In The Thirty-ninth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 39th Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1391/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1391&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1681475,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Relating To Social Media Censorship.","description":"Prohibits social media platforms from engaging in censorship of candidates for elected office and other users.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1333/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1333&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1681476,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Extends the school supply subsidy pilot program established pursuant to Act 142, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, for an additional two years. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kapela excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1331/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1331&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1681478,"bill_number":"SB1596","title":"Relating To School Campuses.","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a Maui campus housing pilot program. Requires the School Facilities Authority and Department of Education to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 915).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1596/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1596&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1681479,"bill_number":"SB1609","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","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) Quinlan excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1609/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1609&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1681480,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Relating To Transportation.","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to enable parking stall sharing among public employees, accommodate more electric vehicle charging stations, and provide bicycle storage lockers at facilities where parking is made available to public employees. Requires new public housing developments' parking stalls to accommodate electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage lockers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1419/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1419&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1681482,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Relating To Child Welfare Services.","description":"Establishes the Malama Ohana working group within the office of wellness and resilience to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's child welfare system. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the department of human services for various support and resources for the child welfare services branch and the families they serve. Appropriates funds to the office of wellness and resilience for the working group. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1365/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1365&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1681484,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Relating To Eviction Mediation.","description":"Beginning 11/1/2023, establishes a pre-litigation mediation pilot program that extends the period for a notice of termination of the rental agreement from 5 business days to 10 calendar days, requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing an action for summary possession, and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10-calendar-day notice to tenants and a mediation center that offers free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes. Appropriates funds for a pre-litigation mediation pilot program. Creates and appropriates funds for an emergency rent relief program. Repeals on 11/1/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 11:00AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1439/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1439&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1681485,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1349/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1349&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1681486,"bill_number":"SB1531","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Establishes the Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council to review mental health treatment information and advise the Department of Health. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1531/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1531&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1681488,"bill_number":"SB1606","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the transfer or conveyance of prolonged vacant property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1606/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1606&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1681490,"bill_number":"SB1563","title":"Proposing An Amendment To Article Iv, Section 2, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Add Two Members To The Reapportionment Commission To Represent Citizen Organizations.","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to add two members to the Reapportionment Commission, representing citizen organizations, to be appointed by the Chief Justice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1563/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1563&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681491,"bill_number":"SB1569","title":"Relating To Telework.","description":"Establishes a temporary Telework Working Group. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1569/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1569&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1681492,"bill_number":"SB1618","title":"Relating To The Protection Of Taro Lands.","description":"Amends land use classifications to add taro lands to unique agricultural lands. Requires retention of supporting structures for taro fields. Adds growth and perpetuation of taro and crops native to Hawaii to agricultural planning policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1618/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1618&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681493,"bill_number":"SB1536","title":"Relating To Tort Liability.","description":"Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM/LBT, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1536/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1536&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1681495,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Relating To Medical Care.","description":"Adjusts the method by which the department of human services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long-term supports and services. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1438/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1438&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1681496,"bill_number":"SB1567","title":"Relating To Career And Technical Education.","description":"Authorizes the State Board for Career and Technical Education to cooperate with the Legislature to advise on provisions of all nonfederal funds received that are earmarked for career and technical education. Requires the State Board for Career and Technical Education, in collaboration with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to develop and implement workforce development pathways. Amends the membership composition of the Career and Technical Education Coordinating Advisory Council. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of workforce development pathways and differential pay increases for career and technical education teachers. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1567/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1567&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1681498,"bill_number":"SB1533","title":"Relating To The University Of Hawaii.","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to establish collective goals to accommodate the dietary needs of every student by increasing plant-based proteins and meaningful daily options for students with various allergies for meals eligible for purchase with a meal plan. Beginning January 1, 2035, requires plant-based proteins to be the primary protein in fifty per cent of all meals eligible for purchase with a meal plan. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HHS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1533/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1533&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1681500,"bill_number":"SB1571","title":"Relating To Direct Shipping Of Liquor.","description":"Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. Requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1571/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1571&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1681502,"bill_number":"SB1580","title":"Relating To Labor Standards At Health Care Facilities.","description":"Establish certain minimum staff-to-patient ratios for hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities. Requires hospitals to create hospital staffing committees and staffing plans. Establishes certain meal break, rest break, and overtime provisions applicable to health care personnel at hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for implementation and enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1580/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1580&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1681503,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Relating To Value-added Products.","description":"Establishes a food and product innovation network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for food and product innovation facilities on the islands of Molokai, Oahu, and Hawaii. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 666).","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1426/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1426&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1681504,"bill_number":"SB1583","title":"Relating To Agricultural Development.","description":"Appropriates funding contingent upon matching fund availability to support the Village, an agricultural community and learning center that works to improve food security and sustainability on the Island of Hawaii by offering training for interested parties, food growing, production, and RTE meals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1583/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1583&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681505,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Relating To Libraries.","description":"Prohibits any contract or license agreement between a publisher and library in the State from precluding, limiting, or otherwise restricting the library from performing customary operational and lending functions; restricting the library from disclosing any terms of its license agreements to other libraries; and requiring, coercing, or enabling a library to violate rules regarding confidentially of a patron's library records. Deems contracts that contain prohibited provisions an unfair or deceptive act or practice and void and unenforceable. Prohibits libraries from copying or printing purchased electronic literary material. Exempts existing contracts that provide libraries with electronic literary products from vendors and aggregators. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 879).","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1412/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1412&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681507,"bill_number":"SB1592","title":"Relating To The Senior Medicare Patrol Program.","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of three additional Program Specialist positions within the Executive Office on Aging for the State's Senior Medicare Patrol Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-07","last_action":"Act 250, 07/07/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).","last_action_date":"2023-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1592/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1592&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1681508,"bill_number":"SB1608","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Eleventh Senatorial District.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1608/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1608&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1681509,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Relating To The Energy State Functional Plan.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to update the Energy State Functional Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1431/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1431&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1681510,"bill_number":"SB1599","title":"Relating To Emergency Management.","description":"Provides that any prohibition on the increase of prices of essential commodities during a state of emergency shall only apply to those commodities specifically listed for price protection within the geographic area specified for that price protection by the governor's or mayor's proclamation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1599/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1599&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1681512,"bill_number":"SB1572","title":"Relating To Collective Bargaining.","description":"Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees. Recategorizes City and County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department employees from bargaining unit (10) into bargaining unit (16). Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1572/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1572&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1681514,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Relating To Protecting Agency Positions From Elimination Requirement.","description":"Prohibits the elimination of funding for vacant positions in the department of human services and department of health for five years, or until the director of human services or director of health, as applicable, requests that the positions be eliminated, whichever occurs first.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1417/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1417&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1681515,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Relating To Professional Medicaid Services.","description":"Appropriates funds to increase medicaid payments to eligible health care providers in the State up to one hundred per cent of the current medicare rates. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1367/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1367&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1681517,"bill_number":"SB1560","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1560/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1560&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1681518,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Beginning on 7/1/2023, requires that the state supplemental payment for type 1 adult residential care homes, licensed developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, community care foster family homes, and certified adult foster homes not exceed $767. Beginning on 7/1/2023, requires that the state supplemental payment for type II adult residential care homes not exceed $875. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-28-23 at 04:30pm in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1357/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1357&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1681519,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Relating To Mental Health Crisis Response.","description":"Appropriates funds for three areas of Mental Health Crisis Response: Increased funding for 988 Hawaii CARES, creates a position for a statewide crisis mobile outreach coordinator with the goal to have statewide response 24/7, funding to increase mental health crisis stabilization bed capacity in all counties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1334/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1334&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1681520,"bill_number":"SB1576","title":"Relating To The General Excise Tax.","description":"Gradually reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on the retail sale of groceries and nonprescription medication over a period of four years until eliminated in calendar year 2027. Preserves the county surcharge on tax and the general excise tax on wholesales of groceries and nonprescription medication. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1576/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1576&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1681521,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"Relating To Recreational Facilities.","description":"Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2025 including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the special needs recreational playground equipment special fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1414/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1414&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1681523,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit by requiring the department of business, economic development, and tourism to publish on its website the names of the qualified productions and the amount of the tax credits certified per qualified production per filing year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1436/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1436&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1681524,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Relating To The Tip Credit.","description":"Beginning January 1, 2024, increases the tip credit to be twenty per cent of the minimum wage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1372/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1681525,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For Schools In The Thirty-eighth Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the thirty-eighth Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1402/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1402&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1681526,"bill_number":"SB1552","title":"Relating To Invasive Species.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 217, 07/05/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1552/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1552&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1681546,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Authorizes naturopathic physicians to provide written certifications to qualified patients for the medical use of cannabis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1454/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1454&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681548,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Relating To Health Care Professionals.","description":"Expands the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1453/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1453&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681550,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Relating To Water Resources.","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply to plan, design, and construct, after consultation with the Department of Health and the Commission on Water Resource Management, 7 monitoring wells and an exploratory well. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to provide matching funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-27-23 9:30AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2023-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1511/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1511&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681553,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Relating To Native Plant Species.","description":"Creates a non-refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who engage in preservation efforts using native plants. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1447/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1447&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1681555,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Relating To Mental Health.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness and in need of assistance and to assess whether those persons may fulfill the criteria for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for software and data collection and publication. Requires courts, when dismissing an involuntary hospitalization petition for a person, to assess whether the person meets the criteria for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist in the preparation and filing of certain assisted community treatment petitions and related court proceedings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1503/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1503&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681557,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Relating To Expungement.","description":"Requires courts to, upon written request, expunge records of convictions for (1) operating a vehicle after consuming a measurable amount of alcohol while under the age of twenty-one and (2) certain property offenses, if the sentencing occurred prior to 1998.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1470/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1470&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681559,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Requires the State Art Museum to provide opportunities for the counties and private organizations located in Hawaii to display art through loan arrangements with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts under the Arts in Public Places Program. Provides that artists who reside in Hawaii receive selection preference for the Arts in Public Places Program. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1496/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1496&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681562,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Relating To Asthma.","description":"Authorizes the department of education to stock bronchodilators for emergency use during respiratory distress and authorize department employees to volunteer to administer bronchodilators. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1448/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1448&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681564,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the department of Hawaiian home lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1507/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1507&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681566,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.","description":"Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1469/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1469&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681567,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Relating To Condominiums.","description":"Authorizes boards to borrow money for extraordinary expenses in the condominium event of an emergency situation and promptly disclose to owners the amount and purpose. Requires certain information to be included in budget summaries regarding estimated replacement reserves contributions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1500/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1500&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681570,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","description":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR8/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=8&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681572,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Relating To Rent Control.","description":"Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than five per cent plus the percentage change in the cost of living during the previous twelve months. Prohibits a landlord from increasing a tenant's rent more than once over a twelve-month period. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with sixty days' notice before increasing the tenant's rent. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with ninety days' notice before terminating the lease, for tenancies of month-to-month or longer. Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to submit reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1484/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1484&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681574,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Relating To Short-term Rentals.","description":"Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between one and five months for inter-island relocations and temporary workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1465/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1465&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681577,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Relating To Homestead Exemptions.","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1473/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1473&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681579,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of \"renewable energy\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1445/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1681581,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Relating To Electronic Citations.","description":"Establishes statewide electronic citation program under the Judiciary. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1468/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1468&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681583,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Relating To The Red Hill Fuel Tanks.","description":"Amends the composition of the fuel tank advisory committee. Adds requirements for the committee as it carries out its duties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1443/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1443&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1681586,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund.","description":"Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1505/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1505&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681588,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"For policies, contracts, plans, agreements, and plan contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2023, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1452/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1452&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681590,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Relating To Housing.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to modernize Hale Poai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1504/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1504&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681591,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Relating To The First Responders Technology Campus And Cybersecurity Data Center.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates bond funds for the development of the first responders technology campus and cybersecurity data center. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Kapela voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1493/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1493&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681594,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Relating To Condominium Associations.","description":"Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes an ombudsman's office special fund. Requires condominium association board members to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office. Effective 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1501/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1501&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681596,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Relating To Medicaid Patient Care.","description":"Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments to type I adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes that are caring for medicaid patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2023-02-02","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1490/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1490&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681598,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Relating To Education.","description":"Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a School Meal Subsidy Program to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program, subject to income eligibility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1462/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1462&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681600,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Relating To Coastal Zone Management.","description":"Amends the definition of \"development\" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, removal of access devices for inspection and maintenance of utilities, and lighting fixtures at existing public recreation facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1478/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1478&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681603,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Relating To Public Schools.","description":"Expanding the statutory prohibition on the use of tobacco at public schools and public school functions to be a prohibition on the use and possession of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1492/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1492&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681605,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Relating To Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Conforms state debt limit statements law to include tax increment bonds if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of such bonds and excluding such bonds from determinations of the Counties' funded debt is ratified.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1456/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1456&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681607,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Relating To Respite Care.","description":"Requires the department of health to provide respite care, paid for by the State, to operators of certain care homes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1488/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1488&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681610,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Relating To General Excise Tax.","description":"Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children over a four-year period. Reduces and eliminates the general excise tax for the sale of nonprescription drugs, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment over a four-year period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-03","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1483/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1483&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681612,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Relating To Lung Cancer.","description":"Amends Act 162, SLH 2022, to extend the sunset date for the early lung cancer screening task force and extend the date for the task force to submit reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1449/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681614,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Environment And Public Health And Safety On Oahu.","description":"Appropriates funds to be expended by the city and county of Honolulu for the Honolulu board of water supply to construct a new exploratory well and groundwater monitoring wells.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1510/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1510&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681615,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Relating To Ranked-choice Voting.","description":"Establishes the ranked-choice voting method of tabulation for all elections for elected office to ensure that elected officials receive the majority of votes cast by the electorate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1444/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1444&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1681618,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Relating To Insurance.","description":"Lowers the amount of time in which a health insurer may initiate a recoupment or offset demand effort from a health care provider for services rendered from eighteen months to twelve months. Establishes other requirements that health insurers must follow in making repayment requests from health care providers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1446/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1446&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1681620,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.","description":"Expands the definition of preceptor to allow for improved accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1450/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681622,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Relating To Inspections.","description":"Requires the department of health to limit unannounced inspections to investigate complaints pertaining to client or patient abuse or life- or health-threatening danger at certain care facilities. Establishes requirements for complaints. Requires relicensing inspections to be scheduled.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1491/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1491&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681624,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Relating To The Family Court.","description":"Allows cases within the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals that involve a family court judgment, order, or decree affecting the custody of a child or minor to be transferred to the Supreme Court.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1461/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1461&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681627,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Relating To Fisher Safety.","description":"Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1482/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1482&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681629,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Relating To Solar Energy.","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 easement to record that easement 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 House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1480/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1480&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681631,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Relating To Liquor Licenses.","description":"Increases the liquor manufacturing limits for Class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1458/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1458&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681633,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds To Assist Mauigrown Coffee, Inc.","description":"Authorizes a new issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in the amount of $30 million, to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-13","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1455/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1455&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681636,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Relating To Telework.","description":"Clarifies that there is a presumption of a nexus for certain nonresident employees who telework. Amends the income tax law to apply to the total income of certain nonresident employees who telework. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1471/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1471&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681637,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Relating To Renewable Energy.","description":"Removes biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of renewable energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1463/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681639,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Relating To Common-interest Developments.","description":"Establishes a Planned Community Association Oversight Task Force to examine the rights afforded to owners in condominium property regimes and determine the feasibility of extending any of those rights to members of planned community associations. Establishes a Condominium Property Regime Task Force to examine and evaluate issues regarding condominium property regimes and conduct an assessment of the alternative dispute resolution systems that have been established by the Legislature. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task forces sunset 6/30/2025. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-07-05","last_action":"Act 189, 07/03/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).","last_action_date":"2023-07-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1509/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1509&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681641,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Relating To The Senior Medicare Patrol Program.","description":"Appropriates funds for three program specialist positions within the Executive Office on Aging for the State's Senior Medicare Patrol Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","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) Kitagawa excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1487/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1487&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681644,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Relating To Common-interest Developments.","description":"Establishes the common-interest development oversight task force to examine the feasibility of bringing the various common-interest developments in the State under the oversight of the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1499/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1499&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681646,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Relating To The Election Of The President.","description":"Establishes a date for presidential primaries, as well as signature and fee requirements for a person to be nominated as a presidential primary candidate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-02-24","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1485/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1485&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681648,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Relating To Public-private Partnerships For The Delivery Of Health Care Services.","description":"Expands the definition of \"private entity\" to include business organizations that are authorized to transact business in the State, including nonprofit management entities that have a certificate of need or license to operate one or more community hospitals or hospitals serving a rural population licensed under the laws of any state. Beginning January 1, 2024, requires the Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation or the Chief Executive Officer's designee, before entering into any new agreement or modifying or terminating any existing agreement, to provide written comments to the Governor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1460/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1460&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681651,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"Relating To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Specifies that 0.5 per cent, rather than one per cent, of state fund appropriations for capital improvements shall be transferred into the Works of Art Special Fund. Limits the 0.5 per cent amount to appropriations designated for the construction of new state buildings, properties, or facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CAI, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1472/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1472&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681653,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Repeals the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, literary organization, public school, or public library.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1475/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1475&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681655,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Relating To Appeals.","description":"Allows the Intermediate Appellate Court to review orders issued by the Hawaii Paroling Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1495/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681657,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Relating To Voting.","description":"Requires the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to establish a ballot-tracking system that allows all voters to receive alerts regarding the mailing, receipt, and counting of their ballots returned by mail. Requires the counties to immediately notify the Office of the Lieutenant Governor upon mailing and receipt of absentee ballots by mail. Appropriates funds to the counties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1477/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1477&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681660,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Relating To Health.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementias public health campaign.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1459/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1459&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681661,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Relating To Unattended Animals In Motor Vehicles.","description":"Limits civil and criminal liability for persons who remove unattended animals from motor vehicles that are in physical danger if the actions are reasonable, in good faith, and in accordance with other requirements. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1513/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1513&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681663,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Relating To Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.","description":"Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to certify whether a person is totally disabled under the income tax code. Adds advanced practice registered nurses as primary providers in advance mental health care directives. Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to make capacity determinations for purposes of advance mental health care directives. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-02-07","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1451/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1451&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681665,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Relating To Elections.","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a digital voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to post the guide on its website in compliance with certain accessibility standards. Requires the Office of Elections to mail each ballot with a notice that states a voter information guide may be found on its website. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1476/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1476&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681668,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Relating To Rural Districts.","description":"Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1481/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1481&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681670,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Relating To Evidence.","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. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-06-23","last_action":"Act 126, 06/23/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).","last_action_date":"2023-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1502/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1502&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681672,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Relating To Selective Service.","description":"Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act for an individual to enroll in a state-supported post-secondary educational institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for employment by or service for the State or any of its political subdivisions. Provides exceptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1464/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681674,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Extends the period in which a county may adopt a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions. Authorizes the use of the surcharge revenues for affordable and workforce housing infrastructure. Allows the counties to use surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure, including roadways, water, and sewer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LGO, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1479/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1479&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681677,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Relating To The Advice And Consent Of The Senate.","description":"Requires nominees for the position of Deputy Director, First Deputy, or Deputy Chair, as the case may be, of principal departments to be subject to advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1474/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1474&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681679,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"Relating To Care Homes.","description":"Appropriates funds for back payments for each medicaid-eligible client cared for by certain care homes over the last fourteen years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-10-23 8:30AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1489/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1489&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681681,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR10/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=10&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681684,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Section 12, Of The Hawaii Constitution To Authorize The Counties To Issue Tax Increment Bonds.","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize the Counties to issue tax increment bonds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1457/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1457&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681685,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Relating To Consumer Data Protection.","description":"Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Provides that a violation of the consumer data privacy act constitutes an unfair method of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Provides for a written notice and thirty-day opportunity to cure a violation without any action being brought or penalties being incurred. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Amato, Kila, Todd excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-02-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1497/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1497&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681687,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Relating To Liability.","description":"Limits the civil liability of good Samaritans who render emergency nonmedical care and emergency nonmedical assistance to animals during an emergency. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1512/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1512&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681689,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Relating To The Office Of Information Practices.","description":"Allows the Office of Information Practices to resolve open meeting and open record complaints through either a legal determination on whether a violation occurred or written guidance on the relevant legal requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1467/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1467&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681692,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Relating To The Employees' Retirement System Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Encourages the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaii venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1506/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1506&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681694,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Relating To Transient Accommodations Hosting Platforms.","description":"Creates a five-year pilot project for counties with a population of less than 200,000 to regulate the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2029.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TOU, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1466/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1466&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681696,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Relating To The Kupuna Care Program.","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program within the Executive Office on Aging. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 975).","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1486/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1486&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681698,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"Relating To Taxation.","description":"Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2023-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1498/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1498&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681701,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Making Appropriations To Provide For The Expenses Of The Legislature, The Auditor, The Legislative Reference Bureau, The Ombudsman, And The Ethics Commission.","description":"Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Act 003, 03/28/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1514/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1514&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681703,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Relating To Native Hawaiian Affairs.","description":"Appropriates funds to certain departments to improve Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practice and preservation through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1508/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1508&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681705,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.","description":"Clarifies requirements for film productions with production expenditures of $1,000,000 or more claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Increases the annual cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit. Expands the definition of qualified production for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to include streaming platforms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-01-25","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2023-01-30","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1494/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1494&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1681706,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","description":"Urging The Counties To Devote Sufficient Funding To Their Respective County Ethics Boards Or Commissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR11/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=11&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1685910,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Establishing A Legislative Working Group To Oversee The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Execution Of Funds Appropriated Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022, To Address The Beneficiary Waiting List.","description":"Establishing A Legislative Working Group To Oversee The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Execution Of Funds Appropriated Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022, To Address The Beneficiary Waiting List.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-01-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR10/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=10&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1691170,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Study The Viability Of Increasing The Minimum Percentage Of Affordable Housing Units In A Project Required To Be Set Aside To Qualify For An Exemption Under Chapter 201, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Study The Viability Of Increasing The Minimum Percentage Of Affordable Housing Units In A Project Required To Be Set Aside To Qualify For An Exemption Under Chapter 201, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR12/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=12&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1691212,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Promote The Use Of Albizia In Commercial Products By Establishing A Grant Program And Conducting A Study.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Promote The Use Of Albizia In Commercial Products By Establishing A Grant Program And Conducting A Study.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR17/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=17&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1691254,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Promote The Use Of Albizia In Commercial Products By Establishing A Grant Program And Conducting A Study.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Promote The Use Of Albizia In Commercial Products By Establishing A Grant Program And Conducting A Study.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR22/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=22&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1691297,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Study The Viability Of Increasing The Minimum Percentage Of Affordable Housing Units In A Project Required To Be Set Aside To Qualify For An Exemption Under Chapter 201, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Study The Viability Of Increasing The Minimum Percentage Of Affordable Housing Units In A Project Required To Be Set Aside To Qualify For An Exemption Under Chapter 201, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR11/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=11&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1693505,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR12/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=12&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1693876,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-02","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR13/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=13&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1695703,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Requesting State Agencies To Offer Reinstatement With Back Pay To Employees Who Were Dismissed Or Resigned From Employment For Non-compliance With Vaccination Or Testing Mandates During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.","description":"Requesting State Agencies To Offer Reinstatement With Back Pay To Employees Who Were Dismissed Or Resigned From Employment For Non-compliance With Vaccination Or Testing Mandates During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-03","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR13/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1695705,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Requesting State Agencies To Offer Reinstatement With Back Pay To Employees Who Were Dismissed Or Resigned From Employment For Non-compliance With Vaccination Or Testing Mandates During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.","description":"Requesting State Agencies To Offer Reinstatement With Back Pay To Employees Who Were Dismissed Or Resigned From Employment For Non-compliance With Vaccination Or Testing Mandates During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-03","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2023-02-16","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR14/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=14&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1700568,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Commending The Unsung Heroes Of Hawaii's Homeless.","description":"Commending The Unsung Heroes Of Hawaii's Homeless.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-08","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR14/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=14&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1704498,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Recognize The Fourth Saturday Of Every September As \"trash Fishing Day\".","description":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Recognize The Fourth Saturday Of Every September As \"trash Fishing Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR18/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=18&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1704506,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR19/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=19&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1704513,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Recognize The Fourth Saturday Of Every September As \"trash Fishing Day\".","description":"Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Recognize The Fourth Saturday Of Every September As \"trash Fishing Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Referred to AEN/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR23/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=23&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1704519,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR24/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=24&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1705744,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR15/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=15&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1705766,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-13","last_action":"Re-referred to JHA, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR15/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1716519,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Adopting The House Administrative And Financial Manual Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Adopting The House Administrative And Financial Manual Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR17/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=17&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1716663,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","description":"Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR18/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=18&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1716814,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Including The Operating Procedures For The Select Committee On Standards Of Conduct.","description":"Adopting The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Including The Operating Procedures For The Select Committee On Standards Of Conduct.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR16/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=16&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1717102,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Establish That A Failure To Submit To A Breathalyzer Test, Blood Test, Or Field Sobriety Test During A Lawful Stop Shall Be Grounds For Expulsion.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Establish That A Failure To Submit To A Breathalyzer Test, Blood Test, Or Field Sobriety Test During A Lawful Stop Shall Be Grounds For Expulsion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-02-22","last_action":"Failed to be adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR20/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=20&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1717236,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Affirming Support And Solidarity With The Free And Independent People Of Ukraine.","description":"Affirming Support And Solidarity With The Free And Independent People Of Ukraine.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 898).","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR16/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=16&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1717371,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Designating February 24, 2023, As \"remember Ukraine Day In Hawaii\".","description":"Designating February 24, 2023, As \"remember Ukraine Day In Hawaii\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR19/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=19&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1718873,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Designating November 22, 2023, As \"kimchi Day\" In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Designating November 22, 2023, As \"kimchi Day\" In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR25/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=25&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1720047,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","description":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR21/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=21&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1720050,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Engage The United States Department Of Energy To Establish A Permanent Presence Within The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Engage The United States Department Of Energy To Establish A Permanent Presence Within The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR17/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=17&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1720054,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Engage The United States Department Of Energy To Establish A Permanent Presence Within The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Engage The United States Department Of Energy To Establish A Permanent Presence Within The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR20/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=20&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1720056,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","description":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR18/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=18&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1720308,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Remove The Ocean Safety And Lifeguard Services Division From The Emergency Services Department And Establish It As A New, Separate Department.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Remove The Ocean Safety And Lifeguard Services Division From The Emergency Services Department And Establish It As A New, Separate Department.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR21/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=21&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1720343,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa Due To An Increase In Homeless Individuals And Crime In The Area.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa Due To An Increase In Homeless Individuals And Crime In The Area.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR24/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=24&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1720378,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR22/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=22&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1720414,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR25/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1720448,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa Due To An Increase In Homeless Individuals And Crime In The Area.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Honolulu Police Department To Increase Police Presence In Haleiwa Due To An Increase In Homeless Individuals And Crime In The Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR22/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=22&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1720481,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Remove The Ocean Safety And Lifeguard Services Division From The Emergency Services Department And Establish It As A New, Separate Department.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Remove The Ocean Safety And Lifeguard Services Division From The Emergency Services Department And Establish It As A New, Separate Department.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR23/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=23&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1720518,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR23/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1720555,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue To Become A Complete Street Providing Safe And Protected Transit For All Modes.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue To Become A Complete Street Providing Safe And Protected Transit For All Modes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR19/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1720585,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-24","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN , referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2023-03-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR20/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1720688,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR27/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=27&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1720689,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR26/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=26&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1720690,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR24/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=24&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1720691,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN/WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR25/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1721703,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Health Create A Formal Plan To Implement Certain Recommendations With Respect To Oral Health Care For Native Hawaiians.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Health Create A Formal Plan To Implement Certain Recommendations With Respect To Oral Health Care For Native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR28/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=28&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1722010,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Health Create A Formal Plan To Implement Certain Recommendations With Respect To Oral Health Care For Native Hawaiians.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Health Create A Formal Plan To Implement Certain Recommendations With Respect To Oral Health Care For Native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR26/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=26&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1723218,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Referred to CAI/WAL , referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2023-03-03","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR27/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=27&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1723248,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-02-28","last_action":"Referred to CAI/WAL , referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2023-03-03","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR29/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1724522,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan For Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan For Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR29/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=29&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1724635,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan For Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan For Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR30/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=30&year=2023","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":1724746,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Designating The Month Of March As Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month.","description":"Designating The Month Of March As Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR28/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=28&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1724754,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii System To Provide Menstrual Products, Free Of Charge, To Students At All Of Its University, Community College, And Education Center Campuses As Part Of A Public Health And Education Equity Strategy That Addresses Economic Disparities.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii System To Provide Menstrual Products, Free Of Charge, To Students At All Of Its University, Community College, And Education Center Campuses As Part Of A Public Health And Education Equity Strategy That Addresses Economic Disparities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR23/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=23&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1724757,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Designating The Month Of March As Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month.","description":"Designating The Month Of March As Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR28/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=28&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1724761,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-second Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii, Regular Session Of 2023, By Adopting A New Rule 27.5, Floor Session Attire.","description":"Amending The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-second Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii, Regular Session Of 2023, By Adopting A New Rule 27.5, Floor Session Attire.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Failed to be adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR21/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=21&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1724764,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii System To Provide Menstrual Products, Free Of Charge, To Students At All Of Its University, Community College, And Education Center Campuses As Part Of A Public Health And Education Equity Strategy That Addresses Economic Disparities.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii System To Provide Menstrual Products, Free Of Charge, To Students At All Of Its University, Community College, And Education Center Campuses As Part Of A Public Health And Education Equity Strategy That Addresses Economic Disparities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR27/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=27&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1724768,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Requesting Each County To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring, As A Condition Of Its Approval Of A Subdivision Or Issuance Of A Building Permit For Any New Structure Or Unit Within A Structure, The Subdivider Or Developer To Obtain Assurance Of Mail Delivery To Each Parcel.","description":"Requesting Each County To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring, As A Condition Of Its Approval Of A Subdivision Or Issuance Of A Building Permit For Any New Structure Or Unit Within A Structure, The Subdivider Or Developer To Obtain Assurance Of Mail Delivery To Each Parcel.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR24/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=24&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1724772,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR22/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=22&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1724775,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR26/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=26&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1724780,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Requesting Each County To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring, As A Condition Of Its Approval Of A Subdivision Or Issuance Of A Building Permit For Any New Structure Or Unit Within A Structure, The Subdivider Or Developer To Obtain Assurance Of Mail Delivery To Each Parcel.","description":"Requesting Each County To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring, As A Condition Of Its Approval Of A Subdivision Or Issuance Of A Building Permit For Any New Structure Or Unit Within A Structure, The Subdivider Or Developer To Obtain Assurance Of Mail Delivery To Each Parcel.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR30/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=30&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1724783,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Services Provided By Pharmacists.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Services Provided By Pharmacists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-02","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR29/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=29&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1726087,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR35/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=35&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1726088,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR31/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=31&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1726089,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems And Study Acceptable Alternatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems And Study Acceptable Alternatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR28/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=28&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1726090,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Convene An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group For The Purpose Of Promoting The Increase Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Convene An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group For The Purpose Of Promoting The Increase Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR26/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=26&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1726091,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Taxation Create A Simplified N-11 Form For Use By Individuals Without Taxable Income That Is Subject To State Income Tax.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Taxation Create A Simplified N-11 Form For Use By Individuals Without Taxable Income That Is Subject To State Income Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR30/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=30&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1726092,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","description":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR27/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=27&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1726093,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems And Study Acceptable Alternatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems And Study Acceptable Alternatives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR34/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=34&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1726094,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR32/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=32&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1726096,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR25/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=25&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1726097,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR31/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=31&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1726098,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Construct An All-way Crosswalk Along The Cross-streets Of Kahualii Street, Waipio Point Access Road, And Farrington Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR32/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=32&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1726099,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-03","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR29/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=29&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1726100,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Taxation Create A Simplified N-11 Form For Use By Individuals Without Taxable Income That Is Subject To State Income Tax.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Taxation Create A Simplified N-11 Form For Use By Individuals Without Taxable Income That Is Subject To State Income Tax.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR31/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=31&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1726101,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Convene An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group For The Purpose Of Promoting The Increase Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Convene An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group For The Purpose Of Promoting The Increase Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR32/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=32&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1726102,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","description":"Urging The Counties To Implement And Enforce Regulations That Ensure Car Sharing Services And Operations Do Not Negatively Impact The Traffic, Parking, And Character Of Residential Neighborhoods.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR33/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1726103,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-02","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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR33/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=33&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1727189,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Requesting The Executive Office Of Aging To Conduct A Study On The Adequacy Of Elder Care On Molokai And Lanai, And In East Maui.","description":"Requesting The Executive Office Of Aging To Conduct A Study On The Adequacy Of Elder Care On Molokai And Lanai, And In East Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR35/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=35&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1727191,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Requesting The Executive Office Of Aging To Conduct A Study On The Adequacy Of Elder Care On Molokai And Lanai, And In East Maui.","description":"Requesting The Executive Office Of Aging To Conduct A Study On The Adequacy Of Elder Care On Molokai And Lanai, And In East Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR34/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=34&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1727192,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Designating November 22, 2023, As \"kimchi Day\" In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Designating November 22, 2023, As \"kimchi Day\" In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR34/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=34&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1727193,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Designating November 22, 2023, As \"kimchi Day\" In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Designating November 22, 2023, As \"kimchi Day\" In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR33/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=33&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1727642,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR39/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=39&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1727692,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Urging The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities, Clean And Sober Homes, Homeless Shelters, And Other Supportive Living Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Urging The State And City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities, Clean And Sober Homes, Homeless Shelters, And Other Supportive Living Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR30/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1727739,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities And Clean And Sober Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Recognize And Address The Inequitable Location Of Mental Health Facilities And Clean And Sober Homes Across The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR36/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1727792,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR33/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=33&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1727844,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR37/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=37&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1727892,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Requesting The Honolulu Police Department, In Conjunction With The Department Of Education, To Establish And Operate A Junior Police Program At Department Of Education High Schools.","description":"Requesting The Honolulu Police Department, In Conjunction With The Department Of Education, To Establish And Operate A Junior Police Program At Department Of Education High Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR34/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=34&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1727943,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR38/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=38&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1727991,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR31/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=31&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1728042,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR32/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=32&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1728087,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting The Honolulu Police Department, In Conjunction With The Department Of Education, To Establish And Operate A Junior Police Program At Department Of Education High Schools.","description":"Requesting The Honolulu Police Department, In Conjunction With The Department Of Education, To Establish And Operate A Junior Police Program At Department Of Education High Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR40/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=40&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1728164,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","description":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR35/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=35&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1728236,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Evaluate Certain Aiea Roadways And Identify Opportunities For Improvement Of Traffic Conditions And Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Evaluate Certain Aiea Roadways And Identify Opportunities For Improvement Of Traffic Conditions And Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR36/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1728305,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","description":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR41/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=41&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1728371,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Requesting The Blood Bank Of Hawaii To Expedite The Process Of Removing The Deferral For Individuals Previously Considered To Be Exposed To Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease And Variant Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease To Assist With The Urgent Demand For Blood In The State.","description":"Requesting The Blood Bank Of Hawaii To Expedite The Process Of Removing The Deferral For Individuals Previously Considered To Be Exposed To Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease And Variant Creutzfeldt-jakob Disease To Assist With The Urgent Demand For Blood In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR42/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=42&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1728376,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR44/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=44&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728377,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Redeveloping Certain University Lands Adjacent To The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Campus Into Workforce Housing.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Redeveloping Certain University Lands Adjacent To The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Campus Into Workforce Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR44/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=44&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1728379,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Requesting That The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs Conduct A Study Analyzing Whether Implementation In This State Of Laws Similar To Massachusetts' Captive Insurance Laws Would Address This State's Residential Condominium Property Insurance Needs.","description":"Requesting That The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs Conduct A Study Analyzing Whether Implementation In This State Of Laws Similar To Massachusetts' Captive Insurance Laws Would Address This State's Residential Condominium Property Insurance Needs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR43/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=43&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1728380,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex-segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex-segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR40/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=40&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728382,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex-segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex-segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR45/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=45&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728383,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program To Windward, Leeward, And Central Oahu.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program To Windward, Leeward, And Central Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR36/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=36&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1728385,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR47/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=47&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728386,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR41/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=41&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728387,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR43/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=43&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1728389,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.","description":"Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR42/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=42&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728390,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Redeveloping Certain University Lands Adjacent To The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Campus Into Workforce Housing.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Redeveloping Certain University Lands Adjacent To The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Campus Into Workforce Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HRE/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR49/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=49&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1728392,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Move Forward With A Pearl Harbor Historic Trail Pilot Demonstration Project And Enter Into A Long-term Agreement With The United States Navy, In Partnership With The City And County Of Honolulu And State Agencies, To Ensure The Revitalization Of The Multi-use Trail.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR37/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=37&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1728393,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Feral Game Mammal Working Group To Find, Solicit, And Distribute Grants For The Control Of Feral Game Mammals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR46/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=46&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728395,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR39/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=39&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1728396,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs Compile Pertinent Data To Determine The Appropriate Scope Of A Study Analyzing Whether Implementation In This State Of Laws Similar To Captive Insurance Laws Of Massachusetts Would Address This State's Residential Condominium Property Insurance Needs.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs Compile Pertinent Data To Determine The Appropriate Scope Of A Study Analyzing Whether Implementation In This State Of Laws Similar To Captive Insurance Laws Of Massachusetts Would Address This State's Residential Condominium Property Insurance Needs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR48/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=48&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1728397,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Evaluate Certain Aiea Roadways And Identify Opportunities For Improvement Of Traffic Conditions And Pedestrian Safety.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Evaluate Certain Aiea Roadways And Identify Opportunities For Improvement Of Traffic Conditions And Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR38/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=38&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1730460,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR53/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=53&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1730577,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR51/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=51&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1730699,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Requesting The Convening Of A Sunset Memorial Park Working Group To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan, For Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Sunset Memorial Park Working Group To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan, For Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","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) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR52/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=52&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1730820,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR50/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=50&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1730959,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Requesting The Comptroller, In Consultation With Other State Officials, To Submit A Report On The Process And Procedures For The Transfer Of Funds To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Requesting The Comptroller, In Consultation With Other State Officials, To Submit A Report On The Process And Procedures For The Transfer Of Funds To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR41/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=41&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1730971,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","description":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR37/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=37&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1730986,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR39/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=39&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1731002,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR42/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=42&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1731018,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Requesting The Comptroller, In Consultation With Other State Officials, To Submit A Report On The Process And Procedures For The Transfer Of Funds To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","description":"Requesting The Comptroller, In Consultation With Other State Officials, To Submit A Report On The Process And Procedures For The Transfer Of Funds To The Works Of Art Special Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR37/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=37&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1731033,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR43/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=43&year=2023","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":1731050,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Reevaluate And Adopt Administrative Rules Relating To The Removal Of Abandoned Or Double Utility Poles, Lines, And Equipment.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Reevaluate And Adopt Administrative Rules Relating To The Removal Of Abandoned Or Double Utility Poles, Lines, And Equipment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR45/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=45&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1731064,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR45/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1731081,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Requesting The Convening Of A Sunset Memorial Park Working Group To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan, For Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Sunset Memorial Park Working Group To Study Potential Solutions And Make Recommendations For A Long-term Management Plan, For Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR47/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=47&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1731095,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","description":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR35/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=35&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1731112,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 898).","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR40/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=40&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1731124,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Open A New Proceeding Relating To The Removal Of Abandoned Or Double Utility Poles, Lines, And Equipment.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Open A New Proceeding Relating To The Removal Of Abandoned Or Double Utility Poles, Lines, And Equipment.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 898).","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR41/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=41&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1731143,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct A Feasibility Study Of Widening The Portion Of University Avenue Between Maile Way And Oahu Avenue.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"The committee on TCA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR48/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=48&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1731160,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR46/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=46&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1731173,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Urging The United States Postal Service To Expand Or Relocate The Post Office In Pahoa, Hawaii, To Better Serve The Needs Of The Community.","description":"Urging The United States Postal Service To Expand Or Relocate The Post Office In Pahoa, Hawaii, To Better Serve The Needs Of The Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR39/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=39&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1731190,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR42/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=42&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1731204,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR36/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=36&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1731221,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR44/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=44&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1731236,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR40/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=40&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1731253,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR38/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=38&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1731269,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Urging The Solid Waste Division Of The County Of Hawaii Department Of Environmental Management To Add Additional Days Of Operation And Extend The Hours Of Operation For Recycling And Transfer Stations In Puna.","description":"Urging The Solid Waste Division Of The County Of Hawaii Department Of Environmental Management To Add Additional Days Of Operation And Extend The Hours Of Operation For Recycling And Transfer Stations In Puna.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR38/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=38&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1731284,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR46/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1731304,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR54/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=54&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731305,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Telehealth Working Group To Examine The Impact Of Widespread Telehealth Adoption During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Identify Public Policy Initiatives At The Federal And State Level To Optimize Telehealth Utilization As The State Transitions Out Of The Covid-19 Pandemic.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR49/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=49&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1731306,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Provide Updated Statistics And Facts Relating To The Decline Of Palila On Mauna Kea And Investigate The Factors Causing The Decline Of The Palila Population.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Provide Updated Statistics And Facts Relating To The Decline Of Palila On Mauna Kea And Investigate The Factors Causing The Decline Of The Palila Population.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR50/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=50&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1731308,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR53/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=53&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1731309,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR53/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=53&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731310,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR57/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=57&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731312,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR49/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=49&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731314,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Urging The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Managing The Rose-ringed Parakeet Population.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Managing The Rose-ringed Parakeet Population.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR47/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=47&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1731315,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR58/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=58&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731317,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Strengthening Labor Protections For Gig Workers In The State.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Strengthening Labor Protections For Gig Workers In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR48/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=48&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731318,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR57/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=57&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1731319,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","description":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR57/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=57&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731321,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Working Group To Design A Paid Family Leave Program For The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Working Group To Design A Paid Family Leave Program For The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR44/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731322,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, And The Counties To Allow Solar Farms To Elevate Solar Panels To Create Housing Units Beneath Them To Help Address The Homeless Crisis.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, And The Counties To Allow Solar Farms To Elevate Solar Panels To Create Housing Units Beneath Them To Help Address The Homeless Crisis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EET/HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR58/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=58&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1731323,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Urging The Governor To Initiate A Clemency Program For Individuals Who Have Been Prosecuted For Cannabis-related Offenses.","description":"Urging The Governor To Initiate A Clemency Program For Individuals Who Have Been Prosecuted For Cannabis-related Offenses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR51/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=51&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731326,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, And The Counties To Allow Solar Farms To Elevate Solar Panels To Create Housing Units Beneath Them To Help Address The Homeless Crisis.","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission, Hawaii State Energy Office, And The Counties To Allow Solar Farms To Elevate Solar Panels To Create Housing Units Beneath Them To Help Address The Homeless Crisis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EET/HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR52/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=52&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1731327,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Urging The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Managing The Rose-ringed Parakeet Population.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture, To Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Managing The Rose-ringed Parakeet Population.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR43/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=43&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1731328,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR54/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=54&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1731330,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii County Department Of Water Supply To Convene A Working Group To Examine Opportunities For Increasing Water Access And Strengthening Water Infrastructure For Underserved Communities On Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR56/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=56&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731331,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Working Group To Design A Paid Family Leave Program For The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Working Group To Design A Paid Family Leave Program For The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR48/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=48&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731332,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","description":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR59/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=59&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731336,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR45/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=45&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731337,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR50/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=50&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1731338,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR49/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=49&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1731340,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR46/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=46&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731341,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR54/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=54&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731342,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Provide A Report To The Legislature About Barriers To Creating Truly Affordable Housing In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Provide A Report To The Legislature About Barriers To Creating Truly Affordable Housing In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR51/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=51&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731344,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR51/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=51&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1731345,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Review Various Programs And Subject Matter Areas For Implementation In Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Review Various Programs And Subject Matter Areas For Implementation In Public Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR56/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=56&year=2023","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":1731347,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Strengthening Labor Protections For Gig Workers In The State.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Strengthening Labor Protections For Gig Workers In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR52/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=52&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731349,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Complete A Comparative Study Of Its Policies On Youth Employment And Federal Requirements For Youth Employment Under The Fair Labor Standards Act And Examine Policies That Will Broaden Work-based Learning Opportunities For Students.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Complete A Comparative Study Of Its Policies On Youth Employment And Federal Requirements For Youth Employment Under The Fair Labor Standards Act And Examine Policies That Will Broaden Work-based Learning Opportunities For Students.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 898).","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR58/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=58&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1731350,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Complete A Comparative Study Of Its Policies On Youth Employment And Federal Requirements For Youth Employment Under The Fair Labor Standards Act.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Complete A Comparative Study Of Its Policies On Youth Employment And Federal Requirements For Youth Employment Under The Fair Labor Standards Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR60/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=60&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1731351,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Provide A Report To The Legislature About Barriers To Creating Truly Affordable Housing In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Provide A Report To The Legislature About Barriers To Creating Truly Affordable Housing In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR47/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=47&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731353,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Prioritize Efforts To Strengthen Hawaii's Reproductive Care Workforce, Particularly For Rural And Remote Areas Of The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR55/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=55&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731354,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, And October 7 Through October 11, 2024, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, And October 7 Through October 11, 2024, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to LBT/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR54/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=54&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1731355,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Unspent Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Unspent Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR55/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=55&year=2023","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":1731358,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to EET/WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR56/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=56&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731359,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Create A Priority List For Repairing Public School Fire Alarm Systems.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR55/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=55&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731360,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR50/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=50&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731362,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR59/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=59&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1731363,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Urging The Governor To Initiate A Clemency Program For Individuals Who Have Been Prosecuted For Cannabis-related Offenses.","description":"Urging The Governor To Initiate A Clemency Program For Individuals Who Have Been Prosecuted For Cannabis-related Offenses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR53/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1731364,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, And October 7 Through October 11, 2024, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, And October 7 Through October 11, 2024, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to LBT/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR60/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1731365,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LGO, CPC , referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR52/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=52&year=2023","sponsor":"Jeanne Kapela"},
{"bill_id":1732732,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Prioritize Funding For The English Learner Program In Public Schools To Address The Increasing Population Of English Learner Students.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Prioritize Funding For The English Learner Program In Public Schools To Address The Increasing Population Of English Learner Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR61/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=61&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1732733,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of Each County To Collect Certain Socioeconomic Data For Each Case Prosecuted By The Office.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of Each County To Collect Certain Socioeconomic Data For Each Case Prosecuted By The Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR70/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=70&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732734,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, And Department Of Environmental Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Jointly Evaluate Existing Infrastructure To Determine Current Sewer Capacities And Projected Future Capacity Needs For Development Along Transit-oriented Development Special Districts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, And Department Of Environmental Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Jointly Evaluate Existing Infrastructure To Determine Current Sewer Capacities And Projected Future Capacity Needs For Development Along Transit-oriented Development Special Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA/WTL/HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR80/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=80&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732735,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And All County Transportation Departments To Install Designations Of \"do Not Block\" And Related Signage At High Traffic Intersections.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And All County Transportation Departments To Install Designations Of \"do Not Block\" And Related Signage At High Traffic Intersections.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR74/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732736,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Provide And Produce Updated Actuarial Studies Regarding The Lifespan Probabilities Of Surviving Dependent Beneficiaries For The Purpose Of Applying Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Provide And Produce Updated Actuarial Studies Regarding The Lifespan Probabilities Of Surviving Dependent Beneficiaries For The Purpose Of Applying Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR87/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1732737,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR90/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=90&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1732738,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR57/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=57&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1732739,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operations At Airports In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operations At Airports In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR73/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=73&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732740,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR61/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=61&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732741,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Examine The Frequency Of Complaints For Summary Possession And Motions For Summary Judgment That Are Granted In Favor Of The Landlord When The Landlord Is Represented By Counsel And The Tenant Is Acting Pro Se.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Examine The Frequency Of Complaints For Summary Possession And Motions For Summary Judgment That Are Granted In Favor Of The Landlord When The Landlord Is Represented By Counsel And The Tenant Is Acting Pro Se.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR70/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=70&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732742,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing The Department's Process In Assisting Inmates In Obtaining Identification Cards.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing The Department's Process In Assisting Inmates In Obtaining Identification Cards.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR82/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=82&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732743,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services To Develop A List And Inventory Of Programs That Work With Pacific Islander Youth And Their Families.","description":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services To Develop A List And Inventory Of Programs That Work With Pacific Islander Youth And Their Families.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR72/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732744,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts To Implement A Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts To Implement A Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR86/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=86&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732745,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing The Department's Process In Assisting Inmates In Obtaining Identification Cards.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Submit A Report To The Legislature Detailing The Department's Process In Assisting Inmates In Obtaining Identification Cards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR90/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=90&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732746,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Labor Relations Board To Establish Objective Standards And Criteria For Splitting Off A Group Of State Workers Into A New Bargaining Unit.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Labor Relations Board To Establish Objective Standards And Criteria For Splitting Off A Group Of State Workers Into A New Bargaining Unit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR61/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=61&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1732747,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Requesting The Office Of Medical Cannabis Control And Regulation, In Collaboration With The Chairpersons Of The Senate Standing Committee On Health And Human Services And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Health And Homelessness, To Convene The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Working Group To Research, Develop, And Finalize Recommendations For The Creation Of A Dual Use Regulatory System Allowing Access To Medical Cannabis And Cannabis For Adult Use.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Medical Cannabis Control And Regulation, In Collaboration With The Chairpersons Of The Senate Standing Committee On Health And Human Services And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Health And Homelessness, To Convene The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Working Group To Research, Develop, And Finalize Recommendations For The Creation Of A Dual Use Regulatory System Allowing Access To Medical Cannabis And Cannabis For Adult Use.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR85/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732748,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR67/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=67&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1732749,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR79/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=79&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1732750,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Intervene In The Situation At Sunset Memorial Park And Use Any Necessary Legal Means To Take Control Of Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Intervene In The Situation At Sunset Memorial Park And Use Any Necessary Legal Means To Take Control Of Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR65/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1732751,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health And The Hawaii Medical Board Adopt Rules Requiring Abortion Clinics To Provide Ultrasounds To The Mother Before Performing An Abortion For The Health And Well-being Of The Mother.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And The Hawaii Medical Board Adopt Rules Requiring Abortion Clinics To Provide Ultrasounds To The Mother Before Performing An Abortion For The Health And Well-being Of The Mother.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR80/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=80&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1732752,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR64/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=64&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732753,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","description":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR85/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=85&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1732754,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Examine The Frequency Of Complaints For Summary Possession And Motions For Summary Judgment That Are Granted In Favor Of The Landlord When The Landlord Is Represented By Counsel And The Tenant Is Acting Pro Se.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Examine The Frequency Of Complaints For Summary Possession And Motions For Summary Judgment That Are Granted In Favor Of The Landlord When The Landlord Is Represented By Counsel And The Tenant Is Acting Pro Se.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR78/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=78&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732755,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR76/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=76&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732756,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR67/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=67&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732757,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR67/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=67&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732758,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division To Nominate Kawainui Marsh To Be Designated As A National Historic Landmark.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division To Nominate Kawainui Marsh To Be Designated As A National Historic Landmark.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR68/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732759,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR71/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=71&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732760,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR58/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=58&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1732761,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Urging The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct An Assessment And Prepare And Execute A Plan To Maintain Manoa Stream.","description":"Urging The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct An Assessment And Prepare And Execute A Plan To Maintain Manoa Stream.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR78/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=78&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1732762,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Intervene In The Situation At Sunset Memorial Park And Use Any Necessary Legal Means To Take Control Of Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Intervene In The Situation At Sunset Memorial Park And Use Any Necessary Legal Means To Take Control Of Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR67/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=67&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1732763,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR87/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732764,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Forensic Audit Of The Department Of Education.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Forensic Audit Of The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to EDN/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR79/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=79&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1732765,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Requesting The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Restore The Field Of Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park And Develop A Plan To Restore The Entire Park.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Restore The Field Of Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park And Develop A Plan To Restore The Entire Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR64/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=64&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1732766,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council To Review, Evaluate, And Recommend New Medicinal Mental Health Treatments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council To Review, Evaluate, And Recommend New Medicinal Mental Health Treatments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR62/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=62&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732767,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Prioritize Funding For The English Learner Program In Public Schools To Address The Increasing Population Of English Learner Students.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Prioritize Funding For The English Learner Program In Public Schools To Address The Increasing Population Of English Learner Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR59/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=59&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1732768,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR74/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732769,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR79/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=79&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732770,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR84/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=84&year=2023","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":1732771,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR88/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=88&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732772,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Boat Ramp And Concrete Wall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Boat Ramp And Concrete Wall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR83/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=83&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1732773,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","description":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR68/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732774,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.","description":"Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR84/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=84&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732775,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Laws, Ordinances, And Rules Prohibiting Conduct On Or Near School Grounds, Or For The General Protection Of Children Attending School, And To Distribute A Summary Of Those Laws To State And County Buildings For Public Display.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Laws, Ordinances, And Rules Prohibiting Conduct On Or Near School Grounds, Or For The General Protection Of Children Attending School, And To Distribute A Summary Of Those Laws To State And County Buildings For Public Display.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR65/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=65&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1732776,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts To Implement A Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts To Implement A Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR77/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=77&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732777,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR89/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=89&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1732778,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","description":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR74/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=74&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732779,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Create A Plan Regarding The Return Of Cultural Artifacts.","description":"Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Create A Plan Regarding The Return Of Cultural Artifacts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR74/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=74&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732780,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR78/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=78&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732781,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR55/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=55&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732782,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.","description":"Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR75/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=75&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732783,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Create A Second Access Point From Whitmore Village Via Saipan Drive To Kamehameha Highway To Alleviate Traffic On Whitmore Avenue.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Create A Second Access Point From Whitmore Village Via Saipan Drive To Kamehameha Highway To Alleviate Traffic On Whitmore Avenue.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR56/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=56&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1732784,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Work In Collaboration To Preserve The Health And Safety Of Special Needs Inmates And Others In The State's Jails And Prisons.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Work In Collaboration To Preserve The Health And Safety Of Special Needs Inmates And Others In The State's Jails And Prisons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR81/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=81&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732785,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","description":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR86/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=86&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1732786,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR80/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=80&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732787,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Requesting The Office Of Medical Cannabis Control And Regulation, In Collaboration With The Chairpersons Of The Senate Standing Committee On Health And Human Services And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Health And Homelessness, To Convene The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Working Group To Research, Develop, And Finalize Recommendations For The Creation Of A Dual Use Regulatory System Allowing Access To Medical Cannabis And Cannabis For Adult Use.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Medical Cannabis Control And Regulation, In Collaboration With The Chairpersons Of The Senate Standing Committee On Health And Human Services And House Of Representatives Standing Committee On Health And Homelessness, To Convene The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Working Group To Research, Develop, And Finalize Recommendations For The Creation Of A Dual Use Regulatory System Allowing Access To Medical Cannabis And Cannabis For Adult Use.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR76/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1732788,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Urging The State Procurement Office To Clarify The Deadline For Submitting Written Protests That Are Based On The Content Of A Solicitation.","description":"Urging The State Procurement Office To Clarify The Deadline For Submitting Written Protests That Are Based On The Content Of A Solicitation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR60/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=60&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1732789,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend Federal Copyright Law To Explicitly Protect Current Lending Practices Of Nonprofit Online Libraries.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend Federal Copyright Law To Explicitly Protect Current Lending Practices Of Nonprofit Online Libraries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR70/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=70&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732790,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services And Family Court Of The First Judicial Circuit To Collaborate In Identifying Processes, Procedures, And Strategies For Partnering With Community Organizations To Maximize Rehabilitation And Minimize Recidivism For Juvenile Offenders.","description":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services And Family Court Of The First Judicial Circuit To Collaborate In Identifying Processes, Procedures, And Strategies For Partnering With Community Organizations To Maximize Rehabilitation And Minimize Recidivism For Juvenile Offenders.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR73/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=73&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732791,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Program To Provide Grants For Hotel Employees, Or Entities Entirely Owned By Hotel Employees, To Purchase Hotels And Convert Them Into Employee-owned Cooperatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Program To Provide Grants For Hotel Employees, Or Entities Entirely Owned By Hotel Employees, To Purchase Hotels And Convert Them Into Employee-owned Cooperatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR78/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=78&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732792,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Laws, Ordinances, And Rules Prohibiting Conduct On Or Near School Grounds, Or For The General Protection Of Children Attending School, And To Distribute A Summary Of Those Laws To State And County Buildings For Public Display.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Laws, Ordinances, And Rules Prohibiting Conduct On Or Near School Grounds, Or For The General Protection Of Children Attending School, And To Distribute A Summary Of Those Laws To State And County Buildings For Public Display.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR63/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=63&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":1732793,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study To Determine The Extent To Which Owners Of Multiple Properties That Are Places Of Public Accommodation Within The State Aggregate Their Required Parking Spaces And Choose To Designate And Electrify Parking Spaces In A County That Is Not The Same County Where The Majority Of The Parking Spaces Are Located.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study To Determine The Extent To Which Owners Of Multiple Properties That Are Places Of Public Accommodation Within The State Aggregate Their Required Parking Spaces And Choose To Designate And Electrify Parking Spaces In A County That Is Not The Same County Where The Majority Of The Parking Spaces Are Located.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR77/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=77&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732794,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Improve And Regularly Maintain The Infrastructure Located In And Between Kualoa And Laie On The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR63/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=63&year=2023","sponsor":"Brenton Awa"},
{"bill_id":1732795,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR91/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=91&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732796,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","description":"Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR80/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=80&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1732797,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR71/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=71&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732798,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR66/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=66&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1732799,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services And Family Court Of The First Judicial Circuit To Collaborate In Identifying Processes, Procedures, And Strategies For Partnering With Community Organizations To Maximize Rehabilitation And Minimize Recidivism For Juvenile Offenders.","description":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services And Family Court Of The First Judicial Circuit To Collaborate In Identifying Processes, Procedures, And Strategies For Partnering With Community Organizations To Maximize Rehabilitation And Minimize Recidivism For Juvenile Offenders.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR72/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=72&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732800,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Create A Plan Regarding The Return Of Cultural Artifacts.","description":"Requesting The Formation Of A Working Group To Create A Plan Regarding The Return Of Cultural Artifacts.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR73/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732801,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services To Develop A List And Inventory Of Programs That Work With Pacific Islander Youth And Their Families.","description":"Urging The Office Of Youth Services To Develop A List And Inventory Of Programs That Work With Pacific Islander Youth And Their Families.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR71/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=71&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732802,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","description":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR82/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=82&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1732803,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Create A Second Access Point From Whitmore Village Via Saipan Drive To Kamehameha Highway To Alleviate Traffic On Whitmore Avenue.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Create A Second Access Point From Whitmore Village Via Saipan Drive To Kamehameha Highway To Alleviate Traffic On Whitmore Avenue.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR62/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=62&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1732804,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Contract With A Qualified Nonprofit Organization To Establish Aquatic Safety Education Programs In Certain Department Of Education Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Contract With A Qualified Nonprofit Organization To Establish Aquatic Safety Education Programs In Certain Department Of Education Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR75/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=75&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732805,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division To Nominate Kawainui Marsh To Be Designated As A National Historic Landmark.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division To Nominate Kawainui Marsh To Be Designated As A National Historic Landmark.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR61/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=61&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732806,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Work In Collaboration To Preserve The Health And Safety Of Special Needs Inmates And Others In The State's Jails And Prisons.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Work In Collaboration To Preserve The Health And Safety Of Special Needs Inmates And Others In The State's Jails And Prisons.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR89/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732807,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933 And Urging The Turkey And Iraq Governments To Do The Same And Give Scholars Access To Historical Documents.","description":"Acknowledging And Urging Turkey And Iraq To Recognize The Genocide Committed Against Assyrians Between 1915-1933 And Urging The Turkey And Iraq Governments To Do The Same And Give Scholars Access To Historical Documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR81/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=81&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1732808,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office To Increase Access To Wi-fi In Public Parks Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR66/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=66&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732809,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Provide And Produce Updated Actuarial Studies Regarding The Lifespan Probabilities Of Surviving Dependent Beneficiaries For The Purpose Of Applying Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Provide And Produce Updated Actuarial Studies Regarding The Lifespan Probabilities Of Surviving Dependent Beneficiaries For The Purpose Of Applying Hawaii's Workers' Compensation Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR82/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=82&year=2023","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":1732810,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","description":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR69/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=69&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732811,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Requesting That The Department Of The Attorney General Convene A Sexual Exploitation Of Minors Steering Committee To Identify Issues Relating To The Sexual Exploitation Of Minors In The State.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of The Attorney General Convene A Sexual Exploitation Of Minors Steering Committee To Identify Issues Relating To The Sexual Exploitation Of Minors In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR66/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=66&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1732812,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend Federal Copyright Law To Explicitly Protect Current Lending Practices Of Nonprofit Online Libraries.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend Federal Copyright Law To Explicitly Protect Current Lending Practices Of Nonprofit Online Libraries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR63/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=63&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732813,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Urging Microsoft To Consider Building A Data Center In Hawaii.","description":"Urging Microsoft To Consider Building A Data Center In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR88/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=88&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1732814,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR79/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732815,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study To Determine The Extent To Which Owners Of Multiple Properties That Are Places Of Public Accommodation Within The State Aggregate Their Required Parking Spaces And Choose To Designate And Electrify Parking Spaces In A County That Is Not The Same County Where The Majority Of The Parking Spaces Are Located.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study To Determine The Extent To Which Owners Of Multiple Properties That Are Places Of Public Accommodation Within The State Aggregate Their Required Parking Spaces And Choose To Designate And Electrify Parking Spaces In A County That Is Not The Same County Where The Majority Of The Parking Spaces Are Located.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR69/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=69&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732816,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Urging Microsoft To Consider Building A Data Center In Hawaii.","description":"Urging Microsoft To Consider Building A Data Center In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR83/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=83&year=2023","sponsor":"Sean Quinlan"},
{"bill_id":1732817,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Hawaii-taiwan Friendship Taskforce To Explore Ways To Strengthen, Improve, And Expand Economic, Cultural, And Educational Relations Between Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Hawaii-taiwan Friendship Taskforce To Explore Ways To Strengthen, Improve, And Expand Economic, Cultural, And Educational Relations Between Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR66/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=66&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732818,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Program To Provide Grants For Hotel Employees, Or Entities Entirely Owned By Hotel Employees, To Purchase Hotels And Convert Them Into Employee-owned Cooperatives.","description":"Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Program To Provide Grants For Hotel Employees, Or Entities Entirely Owned By Hotel Employees, To Purchase Hotels And Convert Them Into Employee-owned Cooperatives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR77/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=77&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732819,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR68/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=68&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732820,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Conduct A Study On Existing Laws, Policies, And Procedures That Are Designed To Assist And Protect Pro Se Parties With Physical And Intellectual Disabilities.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Conduct A Study On Existing Laws, Policies, And Procedures That Are Designed To Assist And Protect Pro Se Parties With Physical And Intellectual Disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR76/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732821,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","description":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR75/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=75&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732822,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Urging The United States Postal Service To Expand Or Relocate The Post Office In Pahoa, Hawaii, To Better Serve The Needs Of The Community.","description":"Urging The United States Postal Service To Expand Or Relocate The Post Office In Pahoa, Hawaii, To Better Serve The Needs Of The Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR83/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=83&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1732823,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","description":"Supporting The Hawaii State Energy Office In The Establishment Of An Integrated Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR73/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=73&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1732824,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.","description":"Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR71/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=71&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732825,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR64/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=64&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1732826,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Hawaii-taiwan Friendship Taskforce To Explore Ways To Strengthen, Improve, And Expand Economic, Cultural, And Educational Relations Between Hawaii And Taiwan.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Hawaii-taiwan Friendship Taskforce To Explore Ways To Strengthen, Improve, And Expand Economic, Cultural, And Educational Relations Between Hawaii And Taiwan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR72/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=72&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732827,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Identify Existing Departmental Lands That Are Unsuitable For Agricultural Use But May Be Utilized As Pet Animal Sanctuaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR75/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=75&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732828,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operations At Airports In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operations At Airports In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR65/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=65&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732829,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","description":"Requesting The Governor's Coordinator On Homelessness To Conduct A Study On The Cost Of Programs And Services Necessary To End Chronic Homelessness By 2030.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR60/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=60&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1732830,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health's Solid Waste Section To Develop A Plan Of Initiatives For Improved Waste Diversion By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Its Geography, Population, And Industry Make-up.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health's Solid Waste Section To Develop A Plan Of Initiatives For Improved Waste Diversion By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Its Geography, Population, And Industry Make-up.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR64/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=64&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1732831,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Partner With The Hawaii State Teachers' Association And Teacher Education Programs At Local Universities And Colleges To Provide Pathways For School Support Personnel To Become Full-time Teachers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR65/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=65&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1732832,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.","description":"Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR70/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=70&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732833,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Conduct A Study On Existing Laws, Policies, And Procedures That Are Designed To Assist And Protect Pro Se Parties With Physical And Intellectual Disabilities.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Conduct A Study On Existing Laws, Policies, And Procedures That Are Designed To Assist And Protect Pro Se Parties With Physical And Intellectual Disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR68/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=68&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732834,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR72/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=72&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732835,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","description":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR81/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=81&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1732836,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Contract With A Qualified Nonprofit Organization To Establish Aquatic Safety Education Programs In Certain Department Of Education Schools.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Contract With A Qualified Nonprofit Organization To Establish Aquatic Safety Education Programs In Certain Department Of Education Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR76/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=76&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732837,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Requesting The Task Force On Beach And Water Safety To Resume Convening Regular Meetings As Mandated By Law And Provide A Current Status Report To The Legislature.","description":"Requesting The Task Force On Beach And Water Safety To Resume Convening Regular Meetings As Mandated By Law And Provide A Current Status Report To The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR83/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732838,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR85/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=85&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1732839,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate More Plant-based Options In Local Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate More Plant-based Options In Local Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR81/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=81&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1732840,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR77/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=77&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1732841,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of Each County To Collect Certain Socioeconomic Data For Each Case Prosecuted By The Office.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of Each County To Collect Certain Socioeconomic Data For Each Case Prosecuted By The Office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR69/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=69&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1732842,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Requesting That The Department Of The Attorney General Convene A Sexual Exploitation Of Minors Steering Committee To Identify Issues Relating To The Sexual Exploitation Of Minors In The State.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of The Attorney General Convene A Sexual Exploitation Of Minors Steering Committee To Identify Issues Relating To The Sexual Exploitation Of Minors In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR59/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=59&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1732843,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Urging The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct An Assessment And Prepare And Execute A Plan To Maintain Manoa Stream.","description":"Urging The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct An Assessment And Prepare And Execute A Plan To Maintain Manoa Stream.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR82/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=82&year=2023","sponsor":"Andrew Garrett"},
{"bill_id":1732844,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations On The Existing Procedures For The Adoption Of The State Building Code.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR84/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=84&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1732845,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR84/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=84&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":1732846,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Labor Relations Board To Establish Objective Standards And Criteria For Splitting Off A Group Of State Workers Into A New Bargaining Unit.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Labor Relations Board To Establish Objective Standards And Criteria For Splitting Off A Group Of State Workers Into A New Bargaining Unit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR63/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=63&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1732847,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Requesting The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Restore The Field Of Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park And Develop A Plan To Restore The Entire Park.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Restore The Field Of Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park And Develop A Plan To Restore The Entire Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR62/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=62&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1732848,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council To Review, Evaluate, And Recommend New Medicinal Mental Health Treatments.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Beneficial Treatments Advisory Council To Review, Evaluate, And Recommend New Medicinal Mental Health Treatments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR69/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=69&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1732849,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Urging The State Procurement Office To Clarify The Deadline For Submitting Written Protests That Are Based On The Content Of A Solicitation.","description":"Urging The State Procurement Office To Clarify The Deadline For Submitting Written Protests That Are Based On The Content Of A Solicitation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-09","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR62/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=62&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1734126,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=156&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734128,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Requesting The Regulated Industries Complaints Office To Report The Itemized Total Amount Of Fines Or Judgments Collected And Uncollected Each Year, And To Include That Information In The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs' Annual Compliance Resolution Fund Report.","description":"Requesting The Regulated Industries Complaints Office To Report The Itemized Total Amount Of Fines Or Judgments Collected And Uncollected Each Year, And To Include That Information In The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs' Annual Compliance Resolution Fund Report.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","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) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1734131,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","description":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=143&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734133,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Minimize Human Interaction At Certain Locations During Coral Spawning Events.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Minimize Human Interaction At Certain Locations During Coral Spawning Events.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=113&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734136,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","description":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=103&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734140,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=185&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734143,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","description":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=145&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734145,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Reconvene The Marijuana Evaluation Task Force Established By Act 273, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2019, To Examine Other States' Laws, Penalties, And Outcomes Pertaining To Marijuana Use Other Than For Medical Purposes; Make Recommendations On Amending Marijuana Use Penalties And Outcomes In The State; And Submit A Report To The Legislature Before The Convening Of The Regular Session Of 2024.","description":"Urging The Department Of The Attorney General To Reconvene The Marijuana Evaluation Task Force Established By Act 273, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2019, To Examine Other States' Laws, Penalties, And Outcomes Pertaining To Marijuana Use Other Than For Medical Purposes; Make Recommendations On Amending Marijuana Use Penalties And Outcomes In The State; And Submit A Report To The Legislature Before The Convening Of The Regular Session Of 2024.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=128&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734148,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=124&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734151,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=138&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1734155,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts By State Agencies And Private Organizations To Implement The \"hep Free 2030\" Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts By State Agencies And Private Organizations To Implement The \"hep Free 2030\" Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=209&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734158,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Requesting The Various State Departments To Reexamine Their Work From Home Policies To Allow Greater Flexibility To Work From Home.","description":"Requesting The Various State Departments To Reexamine Their Work From Home Policies To Allow Greater Flexibility To Work From Home.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=157&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1734161,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=150&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1734163,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=141&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734168,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.","description":"Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=133&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1734170,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Creating A Domestic Violence Registry That Would Be Used Similarly To The Sex Offender Registry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Creating A Domestic Violence Registry That Would Be Used Similarly To The Sex Offender Registry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=102&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734173,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Examine Existing Laws Related To The Sugar And Pineapple Industries And Determine Whether Updates Should Be Made For The Utilization Of Diversified Crops.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Examine Existing Laws Related To The Sugar And Pineapple Industries And Determine Whether Updates Should Be Made For The Utilization Of Diversified Crops.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=174&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734175,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish A Working Group To Examine Issues And Opportunities For Improvement In Recruitment And Retention Of Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish A Working Group To Examine Issues And Opportunities For Improvement In Recruitment And Retention Of Public Employees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=146&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734180,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Honoring Kumu Francis Palani Sinenci For His Contributions To The Revitalization And Perpetuation Of Native Hawaiian Hale-building Knowledge.","description":"Honoring Kumu Francis Palani Sinenci For His Contributions To The Revitalization And Perpetuation Of Native Hawaiian Hale-building Knowledge.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR91/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=91&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734184,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=149&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1734186,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health's Solid Waste Section, Subject To The Availability Of Funding, To Investigate Strategies For Improved Waste Diversion By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Its Geography, Population, And Industry Make-up.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health's Solid Waste Section, Subject To The Availability Of Funding, To Investigate Strategies For Improved Waste Diversion By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Its Geography, Population, And Industry Make-up.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=109&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734189,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Urging The Counties To Include Townhomes In The Residential Permitting Process For The Installation Of Solar Panels.","description":"Urging The Counties To Include Townhomes In The Residential Permitting Process For The Installation Of Solar Panels.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=122&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1734193,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Requesting Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Providers, And Other Stakeholders To Assist And Divert More Individuals From The Criminal Justice System.","description":"Requesting Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Providers, And Other Stakeholders To Assist And Divert More Individuals From The Criminal Justice System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=129&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1734196,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=122&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734198,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health's Solid Waste Section, Subject To The Availability Of Funding, To Investigate Strategies For Improved Waste Diversion By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Its Geography, Population, And Industry Make-up.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health's Solid Waste Section, Subject To The Availability Of Funding, To Investigate Strategies For Improved Waste Diversion By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Its Geography, Population, And Industry Make-up.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=115&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734201,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Evaluate New Zealand's Model Of Decriminalizing Prostitution And Make Recommendations On How To Amend Hawaii Laws To Decriminalize Prostitution.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Evaluate New Zealand's Model Of Decriminalizing Prostitution And Make Recommendations On How To Amend Hawaii Laws To Decriminalize Prostitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR99/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=99&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1734203,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Requesting The Legislature To Convene A Working Group With Representation From All Levels Of Government To Develop A Program To Phase Out The Use Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","description":"Requesting The Legislature To Convene A Working Group With Representation From All Levels Of Government To Develop A Program To Phase Out The Use Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=135&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1734207,"bill_number":"HCR186","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Establish An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group To Promote Increasing The Number Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Establish An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group To Promote Increasing The Number Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=186&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734209,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=116&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734213,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Interpretation Services Upon Request.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Interpretation Services Upon Request.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=155&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1734215,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Urging The Mayors And Councils Of The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Establish Business Improvement Districts As Special Improvement Districts.","description":"Urging The Mayors And Councils Of The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Establish Business Improvement Districts As Special Improvement Districts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=161&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1734219,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Research And Purchase Coral Reef Insurance To Protect The Reefs Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Research And Purchase Coral Reef Insurance To Protect The Reefs Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=145&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734221,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=162&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1734226,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And Hawaii State Energy Office To Collaborate To Develop, Implement, Administer, And Manage Various Transportation System Programs At Public Facilities That Include But Are Not Limited To Construction Or Conversion Of Parking Stalls To Accommodate Electric Vehicle Charging, Secure Bicycle Storage Lockers, And Parking Stall Sharing Between Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And Hawaii State Energy Office To Collaborate To Develop, Implement, Administer, And Manage Various Transportation System Programs At Public Facilities That Include But Are Not Limited To Construction Or Conversion Of Parking Stalls To Accommodate Electric Vehicle Charging, Secure Bicycle Storage Lockers, And Parking Stall Sharing Between Public Employees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR91/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=91&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734228,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR93/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=93&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1734232,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Urging The United States Senate To Ratify The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, Also Known As The High Seas Treaty.","description":"Urging The United States Senate To Ratify The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, Also Known As The High Seas Treaty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=139&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734236,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Urging The Judiciary To Implement The Hope Probation Program As It Was Conceived And Implemented From 2004 To 2020.","description":"Urging The Judiciary To Implement The Hope Probation Program As It Was Conceived And Implemented From 2004 To 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=114&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1734238,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Adopt Administrative Rules Regulating Vessel Speed Near Humpback Whales.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Adopt Administrative Rules Regulating Vessel Speed Near Humpback Whales.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-19","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=157&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734242,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=129&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1734245,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=136&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1734249,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","description":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=102&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1734251,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report To The Legislature On The Number Of Public School Playgrounds That Include Playground Equipment Accessible To Students With Physical, Intellectual, Or Developmental Disabilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report To The Legislature On The Number Of Public School Playgrounds That Include Playground Equipment Accessible To Students With Physical, Intellectual, Or Developmental Disabilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=147&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1734255,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=204&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734259,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish A Museum Of Modern Hawaii History Task Force.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish A Museum Of Modern Hawaii History Task Force.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=144&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734265,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=123&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734268,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Evaluate New Zealand's Model Of Decriminalizing Prostitution And Make Recommendations On How To Amend Hawaii Laws To Decriminalize Prostitution.","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Working Group To Evaluate New Zealand's Model Of Decriminalizing Prostitution And Make Recommendations On How To Amend Hawaii Laws To Decriminalize Prostitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR92/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=92&year=2023","sponsor":"Carol Fukunaga"},
{"bill_id":1734273,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Congress On The Future Of The Hawaiian People.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Congress On The Future Of The Hawaiian People.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=169&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1734276,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Requesting The United States Armed Forces To Provide Military Oversight Of All Contractors And Civilian Workers At United States Military Facilities In The State.","description":"Requesting The United States Armed Forces To Provide Military Oversight Of All Contractors And Civilian Workers At United States Military Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=127&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1734280,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=188&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734283,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Urging All Branches Of The United States Military Operating In Hawaii To Implement Changes In Their Policies To Reduce, To The Extent Possible, The Use Of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging All Branches Of The United States Military Operating In Hawaii To Implement Changes In Their Policies To Reduce, To The Extent Possible, The Use Of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734285,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting The Prohibition Of Commercial And Tour Flights Over Kunia, Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Prohibition Of Commercial And Tour Flights Over Kunia, Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=120&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1734287,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Urging The Committee On Weights To Recommend, And The Board Of Education To Adopt, A Weighted Student Formula That Gives Greater Consideration To Small And Remote Schools.","description":"Urging The Committee On Weights To Recommend, And The Board Of Education To Adopt, A Weighted Student Formula That Gives Greater Consideration To Small And Remote Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=121&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1734291,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR96/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=96&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734295,"bill_number":"HCR192","title":"Urging The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Develop A Proactive And Comprehensive Communication Strategy To Educate Hawaii's Residents About The Health Impacts Of The Climate Crisis.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Develop A Proactive And Comprehensive Communication Strategy To Educate Hawaii's Residents About The Health Impacts Of The Climate Crisis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=192&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734299,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1734302,"bill_number":"HCR183","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=183&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734304,"bill_number":"HCR194","title":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=194&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734309,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=108&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734311,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=180&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734314,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Urging The Judicial Branch Of The State Of Hawaii To Utilize Act 277 Of The 2019 Legislative Session In Lieu Of No Cash Bail.","description":"Urging The Judicial Branch Of The State Of Hawaii To Utilize Act 277 Of The 2019 Legislative Session In Lieu Of No Cash Bail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=166&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1734316,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","description":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=119&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1734320,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734323,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=192&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734326,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Urging The Committee On Weights To Recommend, And The Board Of Education To Adopt, A Weighted Student Formula That Gives Equal Consideration To Small And Remote Schools.","description":"Urging The Committee On Weights To Recommend, And The Board Of Education To Adopt, A Weighted Student Formula That Gives Equal Consideration To Small And Remote Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 898).","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=116&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1734328,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/AEN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR99/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=99&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734332,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=132&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1734336,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","description":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=184&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734339,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","description":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1734341,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=200&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1734344,"bill_number":"HCR196","title":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Halt Its Plans To Dump Wastewater From The Fukushima-daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Into The Pacific Ocean.","description":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Halt Its Plans To Dump Wastewater From The Fukushima-daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Into The Pacific Ocean.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ichiyama excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=196&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1734349,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734351,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Create A Working Group To Identify Solutions To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens And Roosters Across The Island Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And The City And County Of Honolulu, To Create A Working Group To Identify Solutions To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens And Roosters Across The Island Of Oahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR92/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=92&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1734355,"bill_number":"HCR208","title":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade, Convert, Or Connect Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","description":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade, Convert, Or Connect Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=208&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734357,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=104&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734360,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734364,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=186&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734368,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take Any Actions Necessary To Establish An Air Traffic Control Tower At Lanai Airport.","description":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take Any Actions Necessary To Establish An Air Traffic Control Tower At Lanai Airport.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=152&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1734370,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=136&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1734373,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR97/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=97&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734375,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=177&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734380,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=175&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734382,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Requesting The Convening Of An Illegal Fireworks Task Force To Develop A Comprehensive Strategic Plan To Stop The Importation Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives In The State, Promote Compliance With State Fireworks Control Laws, And Ensure The Safety And Security Of The Airports, Harbors, And Other Facilities And Institutions In The State Against The Discharge Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives.","description":"Requesting The Convening Of An Illegal Fireworks Task Force To Develop A Comprehensive Strategic Plan To Stop The Importation Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives In The State, Promote Compliance With State Fireworks Control Laws, And Ensure The Safety And Security Of The Airports, Harbors, And Other Facilities And Institutions In The State Against The Discharge Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1734385,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR95/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=95&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734387,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","description":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=183&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734392,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=155&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734393,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Conduct A Feasibility Study On New Technologies Related To Cesspool Water Remediation, Which May Include Organic Biodegradable Water Clarifiers.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Conduct A Feasibility Study On New Technologies Related To Cesspool Water Remediation, Which May Include Organic Biodegradable Water Clarifiers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=102&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1734396,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","description":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=113&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1734400,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Prioritize Testing And Research Of Beach Sand Contamination Levels At Pokai Bay And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Prioritize Renovations Of The Restroom Facilities At Pokai Bay.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Prioritize Testing And Research Of Beach Sand Contamination Levels At Pokai Bay And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Prioritize Renovations Of The Restroom Facilities At Pokai Bay.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=101&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734403,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=141&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1734407,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Recommitted to JHA with none voting no and Representative(s) Nishimoto, Yamashita excused.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=148&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1734410,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=118&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734413,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Review And Update The Relevant Chapters Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes That Relate To Mental Health And Involuntary Transport, Examination, Hospitalization, And Treatment, Including Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Review And Update The Relevant Chapters Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes That Relate To Mental Health And Involuntary Transport, Examination, Hospitalization, And Treatment, Including Assisted Community Treatment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734415,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Food Resiliency Plan For State Of Emergencies Caused By Disasters.","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Food Resiliency Plan For State Of Emergencies Caused By Disasters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR94/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=94&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734419,"bill_number":"HCR173","title":"Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.","description":"Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734422,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=131&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1734427,"bill_number":"HCR171","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Consultation With The Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Economic Impacts Of Permitting The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks And Imposing A Tax On The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Consultation With The Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Economic Impacts Of Permitting The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks And Imposing A Tax On The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=171&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734429,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=110&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734434,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=153&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734436,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Plant-based Proteins In Meals Served In Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Plant-based Proteins In Meals Served In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR90/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=90&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734440,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Strengthen The Center For Labor Education And Research At The University Of Hawaii West Oahu By Establishing A Working Group To Develop A Community-driven Vision For The Centers Programs.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Strengthen The Center For Labor Education And Research At The University Of Hawaii West Oahu By Establishing A Working Group To Develop A Community-driven Vision For The Centers Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=140&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734442,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis On Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis On Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=101&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734446,"bill_number":"HCR200","title":"Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=200&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734448,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Requesting The Relocation Of All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activities Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Requesting The Relocation Of All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activities Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=104&year=2023","sponsor":"Rose Martinez"},
{"bill_id":1734452,"bill_number":"HCR187","title":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734455,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Halt Its Plans To Dump Wastewater From The Fukushima-daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Into The Pacific Ocean.","description":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Halt Its Plans To Dump Wastewater From The Fukushima-daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Into The Pacific Ocean.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ichiyama excused (1).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=201&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1734457,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR97/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=97&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1734461,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=206&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734463,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study To Establish Safe Routes To School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study To Establish Safe Routes To School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=134&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1734469,"bill_number":"HCR166","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Original Phase Ii Construction Plan For Oneula Beach Park, Including The Construction Of The Multi-purpose Community And Recreation Center, A Comfort Station, And Outdoor Showers.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Complete The Original Phase Ii Construction Plan For Oneula Beach Park, Including The Construction Of The Multi-purpose Community And Recreation Center, A Comfort Station, And Outdoor Showers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=166&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1734471,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Requesting The Counties To Temporarily Issue Affordable Housing Credits For Affordable Housing Units That Are Constructed Pursuant To Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Temporarily Issue Affordable Housing Credits For Affordable Housing Units That Are Constructed Pursuant To Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR96/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=96&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1734475,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Requesting The Governor To Establish A 2023 Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation Hawaii Delegation Team To Participate In The 2023 Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation Events In Seattle And San Francisco.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Establish A 2023 Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation Hawaii Delegation Team To Participate In The 2023 Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation Events In Seattle And San Francisco.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, Elefante, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=122&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734477,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Prepare A Master Development Plan, Including A Capitol Improvement Project Request, To Upgrade The South Kohala District Court.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Prepare A Master Development Plan, Including A Capitol Improvement Project Request, To Upgrade The South Kohala District Court.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR95/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1734481,"bill_number":"HCR169","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Examine Existing Laws Related To The Sugar And Pineapple Industries And Determine Whether Updates Should Be Made For The Utilization Of Diversified Crops.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Examine Existing Laws Related To The Sugar And Pineapple Industries And Determine Whether Updates Should Be Made For The Utilization Of Diversified Crops.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=169&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734483,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","description":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=107&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734486,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take Any Actions Necessary To Establish An Air Traffic Control Tower At Lanai Airport.","description":"Urging The Federal Aviation Administration And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Take Any Actions Necessary To Establish An Air Traffic Control Tower At Lanai Airport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=151&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1734489,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=106&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734492,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Encourage The Development Of Accessory Dwelling Units To Abet Hawaii's Housing Crisis.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Encourage The Development Of Accessory Dwelling Units To Abet Hawaii's Housing Crisis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=165&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1734495,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","description":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR99/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=99&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734498,"bill_number":"HCR177","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education At Leeward Community College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education At Leeward Community College.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=177&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734502,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=208&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734505,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Feasibility Of Stocking Short-acting Bronchodilators In Schools For Emergency Use.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Feasibility Of Stocking Short-acting Bronchodilators In Schools For Emergency Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=210&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734508,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734511,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Feasibility Of Stocking Short-acting Bronchodilators In Schools For Emergency Use.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report On The Feasibility Of Stocking Short-acting Bronchodilators In Schools For Emergency Use.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734515,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Prepare And Submit A Proposal To The Legislature On The Cost And Personnel Required To Prepare And Distribute A Voter Information Guide.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Prepare And Submit A Proposal To The Legislature On The Cost And Personnel Required To Prepare And Distribute A Voter Information Guide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR94/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=94&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1734517,"bill_number":"HCR195","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=195&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1734520,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","description":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734522,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer To The County Of Maui The Lahaina Public Library Makai Lawn.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer To The County Of Maui The Lahaina Public Library Makai Lawn.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=160&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734528,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Establish An Air Service Task Force To Provide Recommendations For Improving Commercial Air Travel To And From Molokai And Lanai.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Establish An Air Service Task Force To Provide Recommendations For Improving Commercial Air Travel To And From Molokai And Lanai.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=150&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1734531,"bill_number":"HCR191","title":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Temporarily Halt The Planned Release Of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Wastewater Into The Pacific Ocean.","description":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Temporarily Halt The Planned Release Of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Wastewater Into The Pacific Ocean.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=191&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1734534,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Translation Services Upon Request.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Translation Services Upon Request.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=105&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734537,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioidies Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioidies Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=117&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1734541,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CAI/CMV, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=120&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1734544,"bill_number":"HCR174","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734547,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=117&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734549,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CAI/CMV, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114&year=2023","sponsor":"Adrian Tam"},
{"bill_id":1734552,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=203&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1734555,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-13","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=124&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734559,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=207&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734562,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=130&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1734564,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","description":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=108&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734568,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Urging The Counties To Include Townhomes In The Residential Permitting Process For The Installation Of Solar Panels.","description":"Urging The Counties To Include Townhomes In The Residential Permitting Process For The Installation Of Solar Panels.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=117&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1734572,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report To The Legislature On The Number Of Public School Playgrounds That Include Playground Equipment Accessible To Students With Physical, Intellectual, Or Developmental Disabilities.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Report To The Legislature On The Number Of Public School Playgrounds That Include Playground Equipment Accessible To Students With Physical, Intellectual, Or Developmental Disabilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=149&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1734576,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=163&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1734578,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=147&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1734582,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Urging The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Identify State Job Classifications For Which A Degree Or Career And Technical Education Certificate From A Community College May Substitute For An Associate Of Arts Degree.","description":"Urging The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Identify State Job Classifications For Which A Degree Or Career And Technical Education Certificate From A Community College May Substitute For An Associate Of Arts Degree.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=121&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734586,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group To Evaluate Options That Provide Additional Air Service To Remote And Underserved Communities Across The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group To Evaluate Options That Provide Additional Air Service To Remote And Underserved Communities Across The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=128&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1734589,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Examine Its Administrative Rules And Amend Them To No Longer Require Individuals To Obtain A Certificate Of Inspection Prior To Registering A Motor Vehicle.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Examine Its Administrative Rules And Amend Them To No Longer Require Individuals To Obtain A Certificate Of Inspection Prior To Registering A Motor Vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=202&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1734591,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=202&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734594,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","description":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR87/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734596,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct An Analysis Regarding The Scope Of Practice For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses And Physician Assistants.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct An Analysis Regarding The Scope Of Practice For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses And Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=107&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734601,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Continue To Prioritize Testing Of Fecal Indicator Bacteria Levels In The Waters Of Pokai Bay And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Prioritize Renovations Of The Restroom Facilities At Pokai Bay.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Continue To Prioritize Testing Of Fecal Indicator Bacteria Levels In The Waters Of Pokai Bay And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Prioritize Renovations Of The Restroom Facilities At Pokai Bay.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR94/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=94&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734603,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=135&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1734607,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","description":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=114&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734609,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","description":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=164&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1734614,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Prepare And Submit A Proposal To The Legislature On The Cost And Personnel Required To Prepare And Distribute A Voter Information Guide.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Prepare And Submit A Proposal To The Legislature On The Cost And Personnel Required To Prepare And Distribute A Voter Information Guide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR87/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1734617,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Recommitted to JHA with none voting no and Representative(s) Nishimoto, Yamashita excused.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=150&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1734619,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade Or Convert Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","description":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade Or Convert Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=141&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1734622,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR88/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=88&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734624,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce And Support Legislation To Amend Title Iv-a Of The Social Security Act To Allow Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Funds To Be Used By States To Build Transitional Supportive Housing And Affordable Rental Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=139&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1734629,"bill_number":"HCR182","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=182&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734631,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Extension Sites.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Extension Sites.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=142&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734634,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Prohibit The Possession, Use, Sale, Or Distribution Of Electronic Smoking Devices That Do Not Contain Tobacco But Do Contain Nicotine.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Prohibit The Possession, Use, Sale, Or Distribution Of Electronic Smoking Devices That Do Not Contain Tobacco But Do Contain Nicotine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=100&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734636,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Feasibility And Impact Of The State Adopting The Nurse Licensure Compact.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=112&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734642,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=115&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734645,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Study On The Marine Life Conservation District Designations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Study On The Marine Life Conservation District Designations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=167&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734648,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Examine The Reasons For The High Rate Of Vacant State Positions And Explore Solutions For Filling The Vacancies, Including Reexamining The Minimum Qualification Requirements For Those Positions And Educating The Public And, In Particular, Potential Workers On Alternative Pathways To Meet The Minimum Qualification Requirements For Civil Service Positions, Including Apprenticeship Programs.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Examine The Reasons For The High Rate Of Vacant State Positions And Explore Solutions For Filling The Vacancies, Including Reexamining The Minimum Qualification Requirements For Those Positions And Educating The Public And, In Particular, Potential Workers On Alternative Pathways To Meet The Minimum Qualification Requirements For Civil Service Positions, Including Apprenticeship Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR122/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=122&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734650,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Requesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=146&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734654,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1734656,"bill_number":"HCR185","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Use Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Moneys To Issue Zero Percent Interest Loans Or Grants To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Use Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Moneys To Issue Zero Percent Interest Loans Or Grants To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=185&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734660,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To: Jointly Review Any Research Applied Behavior Analysis For Adults; Develop And Adopt Rules, Policies, And Plan Amendments Necessary To Ensure That The State Medicaid Program Covers Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, For Individuals Aged Twenty-one And Older With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Including Autism Spectrum Disorder; And Apply For Any Necessary Approvals From The Federal Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State Medicaid Plan To Provide Reimbursements For Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, To Medicaid-eligible Persons Over The Age Of Twenty-one Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To: Jointly Review Any Research Applied Behavior Analysis For Adults; Develop And Adopt Rules, Policies, And Plan Amendments Necessary To Ensure That The State Medicaid Program Covers Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, For Individuals Aged Twenty-one And Older With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Including Autism Spectrum Disorder; And Apply For Any Necessary Approvals From The Federal Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State Medicaid Plan To Provide Reimbursements For Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, To Medicaid-eligible Persons Over The Age Of Twenty-one Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1734662,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","description":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=113&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1734665,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=161&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1734669,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR113/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=113&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734673,"bill_number":"HCR180","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=180&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734676,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=129&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1734678,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Interpretation Services Upon Request.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Interpretation Services Upon Request.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=156&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1734682,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","description":"Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=112&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1734684,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study To Recommend Appropriate Labeling Requirements For Hawaii-grown Tea.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study To Recommend Appropriate Labeling Requirements For Hawaii-grown Tea.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to AEN.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1734688,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct A New Swimming Pool Complex.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct A New Swimming Pool Complex.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=172&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1734690,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=126&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1734695,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Transfer The School Of Travel Industry Management From The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To The University Of Hawaii - West Oahu.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Transfer The School Of Travel Industry Management From The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To The University Of Hawaii - West Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=126&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734697,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=132&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1734701,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR129/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1734703,"bill_number":"HCR193","title":"Urging The Governor And State Departments To Investigate Opportunities Provided By The Direct Pay Provision In The Inflation Reduction Act That Allows For Direct Payment Of Clean Energy Incentives To State Government Entities For The Cost Of Installing Solar Energy Systems In State Facilities.","description":"Urging The Governor And State Departments To Investigate Opportunities Provided By The Direct Pay Provision In The Inflation Reduction Act That Allows For Direct Payment Of Clean Energy Incentives To State Government Entities For The Cost Of Installing Solar Energy Systems In State Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to EET/WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=193&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734707,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Review And Update The Applicable Chapters Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes That Relate To Mental Health And Involuntary Transport, Examination, Hospitalization, And Treatment, Including Assisted Community Treatment.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Review And Update The Applicable Chapters Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes That Relate To Mental Health And Involuntary Transport, Examination, Hospitalization, And Treatment, Including Assisted Community Treatment.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 923) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734710,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=116&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1734713,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Prohibit The Possession, Use, Sale, Or Distribution Of Electronic Smoking Devices That Do Not Contain Tobacco But Do Contain Nicotine.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Prohibit The Possession, Use, Sale, Or Distribution Of Electronic Smoking Devices That Do Not Contain Tobacco But Do Contain Nicotine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR93/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=93&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734716,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Establish An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group To Promote Increasing The Number Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Establish An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group To Promote Increasing The Number Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=191&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734719,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The County Of Maui To Facilitate A State And County Partnership For The Management Of All Small Boat Harbors Located On The Island Of Maui.","description":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The County Of Maui To Facilitate A State And County Partnership For The Management Of All Small Boat Harbors Located On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=159&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734721,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1734734,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis On Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis On Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=201&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734737,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=136&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1734739,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on EDN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=111&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1734742,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education At Leeward Community College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii Community Colleges To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education At Leeward Community College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=182&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734745,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission And Executive Office On Aging To Study The Prevalence Of Age Discrimination In Hiring Applicants Over The Age Of Sixty.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LGO, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=130&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1734749,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","description":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=164&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734751,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Urging The United States Department Of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=127&year=2023","sponsor":"Terez Amato"},
{"bill_id":1734754,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=133&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734758,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=152&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734760,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Boat Ramp And Concrete Wall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Boat Ramp And Concrete Wall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=115&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Kitagawa"},
{"bill_id":1734762,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","description":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=155&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1734766,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Honoring Cultural Practitioner Troy Allen Kimeona Kane For His Contributions To The Revitalization And Perpetuation Of Native Hawaiian Uhau Humu Pohaku (hawaiian Dry-set Masonry) Knowledge.","description":"Honoring Cultural Practitioner Troy Allen Kimeona Kane For His Contributions To The Revitalization And Perpetuation Of Native Hawaiian Uhau Humu Pohaku (hawaiian Dry-set Masonry) Knowledge.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR92/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=92&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734768,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Promote Supportive Housing In The State's Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=140&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1734772,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Conduct A Study That Evaluates Possible Methods Of Flood Remediation And Flood Aversion For Certain Areas Of The Island Of Molokai.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Conduct A Study That Evaluates Possible Methods Of Flood Remediation And Flood Aversion For Certain Areas Of The Island Of Molokai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=154&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1734774,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Urging The Environmental Health Administration Of The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Implementation Of A Cigarette Litter Prevention Program In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Environmental Health Administration Of The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Implementation Of A Cigarette Litter Prevention Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR98/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=98&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734777,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Urging The Governor And State Departments To Investigate Opportunities Provided By The Direct Pay Provision In The Inflation Reduction Act That Allows For Direct Payment Of Clean Energy Incentives To State Government Entities For The Cost Of Installing Solar Energy Systems In State Facilities.","description":"Urging The Governor And State Departments To Investigate Opportunities Provided By The Direct Pay Provision In The Inflation Reduction Act That Allows For Direct Payment Of Clean Energy Incentives To State Government Entities For The Cost Of Installing Solar Energy Systems In State Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=198&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734781,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Identify Resources Needed To Execute A Plan To Repair Homes For Safe Habitation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=125&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1734785,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Urging All Branches Of The United States Military Operating In Hawaii To Implement Changes In Their Policies To Reduce, To The Extent Possible, The Use Of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","description":"Urging All Branches Of The United States Military Operating In Hawaii To Implement Changes In Their Policies To Reduce, To The Extent Possible, The Use Of Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=109&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734788,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=145&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734790,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall And Rock Revetment, And For Use, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And Removal Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall And Rock Revetment, And For Use, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And Removal Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=149&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1734794,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Report On Increasing Access To Tutoring Services Within And Outside Of Hawaii's K-12 Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Report On Increasing Access To Tutoring Services Within And Outside Of Hawaii's K-12 Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=159&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1734797,"bill_number":"SCR98","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And Hawaii State Energy Office To Collaborate To Develop, Implement, Administer, And Manage Various Transportation System Programs At Public Facilities That Include But Are Not Limited To Construction Or Conversion Of Parking Stalls To Accommodate Electric Vehicle Charging, Secure Bicycle Storage Lockers, And Parking Stall Sharing Between Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And Hawaii State Energy Office To Collaborate To Develop, Implement, Administer, And Manage Various Transportation System Programs At Public Facilities That Include But Are Not Limited To Construction Or Conversion Of Parking Stalls To Accommodate Electric Vehicle Charging, Secure Bicycle Storage Lockers, And Parking Stall Sharing Between Public Employees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR98/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=98&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734800,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall And Rock Revetment, And For Use, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And Removal Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall And Rock Revetment, And For Use, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And Removal Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=166&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734802,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=109&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734805,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=203&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734808,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.","description":"Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1734814,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Urging The Judiciary To Implement The Hope Probation Program As It Was Conceived And Implemented From 2004 To 2020.","description":"Urging The Judiciary To Implement The Hope Probation Program As It Was Conceived And Implemented From 2004 To 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR108/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108&year=2023","sponsor":"Brandon Elefante"},
{"bill_id":1734816,"bill_number":"HCR199","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=199&year=2023","sponsor":"Greggor Ilagan"},
{"bill_id":1734819,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Report On Increasing Access To Tutoring Services Within And Outside Of Hawaii's K-12 Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education, In Partnership With The Department Of Education, To Produce A Report On Increasing Access To Tutoring Services Within And Outside Of Hawaii's K-12 Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1734821,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR99/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=99&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734825,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Re-introduce And Support The Passage Of The Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act, H.r. Res. 9614, 117th Cong. (2nd Sess. 2022), To Lower The Required Minimum Blood Quantum For Certain Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Successor Lessee Beneficiaries From One-quarter Native Hawaiian Blood To One Thirty-second.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Re-introduce And Support The Passage Of The Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act, H.r. Res. 9614, 117th Cong. (2nd Sess. 2022), To Lower The Required Minimum Blood Quantum For Certain Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Successor Lessee Beneficiaries From One-quarter Native Hawaiian Blood To One Thirty-second.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR93/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=93&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734827,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Convene The Appropriate Stakeholders And Partners For The Fortification Of The Local Power Grid And Other Critical Infrastructure In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Convene The Appropriate Stakeholders And Partners For The Fortification Of The Local Power Grid And Other Critical Infrastructure In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=194&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1734830,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Requesting The Hawaiian Humane Society To Develop A Program To Assist Low-income Pet Owners Afford Emergency Care For Their Pets.","description":"Requesting The Hawaiian Humane Society To Develop A Program To Assist Low-income Pet Owners Afford Emergency Care For Their Pets.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=151&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1734832,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Working Group To Create A Plan For The Establishment Of A Maritime College And To Establish A Maritime College.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=143&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734837,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=147&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1734840,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Urging The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Develop A Proactive And Comprehensive Communication Strategy To Educate Hawaii's Residents About The Health Impacts Of The Climate Crisis.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Develop A Proactive And Comprehensive Communication Strategy To Educate Hawaii's Residents About The Health Impacts Of The Climate Crisis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=197&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734842,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Report On Systems Of Firearms Insurance And Other Financial Responsibility Requirements Pertaining To Firearms.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Report On Systems Of Firearms Insurance And Other Financial Responsibility Requirements Pertaining To Firearms.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891).","last_action_date":"2023-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR86/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=86&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1734846,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Implement An Immediate Fine For Grounded Vessels That Have Reasonably Caused Damage To The Environment Or Created A Material Burden On The State For Its Removal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Implement An Immediate Fine For Grounded Vessels That Have Reasonably Caused Damage To The Environment Or Created A Material Burden On The State For Its Removal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=165&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734848,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=111&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1734853,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Conduct Necessary Repairs And Maintenance Of Facilities Located At Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Conduct Necessary Repairs And Maintenance Of Facilities Located At Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1734855,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Cooperative Extension Sites And To Submit A Report To The Legislature Regarding Its Work.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Cooperative Extension Sites And To Submit A Report To The Legislature Regarding Its Work.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=137&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1734858,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR90/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=90&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1734860,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Temporarily Halt The Planned Release Of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Wastewater Into The Pacific Ocean.","description":"Urging The Government Of Japan To Temporarily Halt The Planned Release Of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Wastewater Into The Pacific Ocean.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=196&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1734864,"bill_number":"HCR207","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Early Lung Cancer Screening Working Group To Continue The Efforts Of The Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force Established Pursuant To Act 162, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Early Lung Cancer Screening Working Group To Continue The Efforts Of The Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force Established Pursuant To Act 162, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=207&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1734867,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Re-introduce And Support The Passage Of The Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act, H.r. Res. 9614, 117th Cong. (2nd Sess. 2022), To Lower The Required Minimum Blood Quantum For Certain Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Successor Lessee Beneficiaries From One-quarter Native Hawaiian Blood To One Thirty-second.","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Re-introduce And Support The Passage Of The Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act, H.r. Res. 9614, 117th Cong. (2nd Sess. 2022), To Lower The Required Minimum Blood Quantum For Certain Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Successor Lessee Beneficiaries From One-quarter Native Hawaiian Blood To One Thirty-second.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=104&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734870,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations, In Collaboration With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And University Of Hawaii, To Collect Data Relating To The Development Of An Information Technology Workforce In Hawaii, Evaluate The Collected Data, And Develop A Strategy To Provide Better Information Technology Training.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations, In Collaboration With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And University Of Hawaii, To Collect Data Relating To The Development Of An Information Technology Workforce In Hawaii, Evaluate The Collected Data, And Develop A Strategy To Provide Better Information Technology Training.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=120&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734872,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR97/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=97&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1734876,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, Federal Entities, And Private Land Owners To Work Together To Immediately Open The Section Of The Waianae Coast Emergency Access Road Extending Paakea Road Out To Lualualei Naval Road For Public Use On A Permanent Basis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=179&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734880,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR95/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=95&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734884,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=181&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734886,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The State To Pursue An Exemption To The Commerce Clause Of The United States Constitution For Agricultural Produce Grown Or Raised In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=199&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1734889,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Food Resiliency Plan For State Of Emergencies Caused By Disasters.","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Develop A Food Resiliency Plan For State Of Emergencies Caused By Disasters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=105&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734893,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","description":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1734896,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Taxation Create A Simplified N-11 Form For Use By Individuals Without Taxable Income That Is Subject To State Income Tax.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Taxation Create A Simplified N-11 Form For Use By Individuals Without Taxable Income That Is Subject To State Income Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=125&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734899,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Independently Identify The Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions That Use The Name \"diamond Head\" And Identify The Process For Renaming These Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks From \"diamond Head\" To \"lahi\".","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Independently Identify The Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions That Use The Name \"diamond Head\" And Identify The Process For Renaming These Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks From \"diamond Head\" To \"lahi\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=110&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1734901,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR92/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=92&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734905,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Conduct Necessary Repairs And Maintenance Of Facilities Located At Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Conduct Necessary Repairs And Maintenance Of Facilities Located At Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=170&year=2023","sponsor":"Cory Chun"},
{"bill_id":1734907,"bill_number":"HCR170","title":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","description":"Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=170&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734912,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Urging The United States Armed Forces To Permanently Cancel Rimpac Exercises In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The United States Armed Forces To Permanently Cancel Rimpac Exercises In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1734914,"bill_number":"HCR168","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Perform A Study To Determine If The Government As A Whole Is Adequately Allocating Funding For Each Region Of Oahu For Homeless Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Perform A Study To Determine If The Government As A Whole Is Adequately Allocating Funding For Each Region Of Oahu For Homeless Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=168&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734917,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","description":"Recognizing August 8, 2023, As Hawaiian Honeycreepers Celebration Day.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CAI/WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR114/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=114&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1734920,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Four-day Work Week Task Force To Evaluate How More Flexible Work Hours And A Four-day Work Week Can Be Implemented For Public Employees In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Four-day Work Week Task Force To Evaluate How More Flexible Work Hours And A Four-day Work Week Can Be Implemented For Public Employees In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR96/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734925,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=137&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1734927,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1734930,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Remembering The 90th Anniversary Of Ukrainian Genocide (holodomor) By The Soviet Union In 1932-1933.","description":"Remembering The 90th Anniversary Of Ukrainian Genocide (holodomor) By The Soviet Union In 1932-1933.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CAI, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=168&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1734933,"bill_number":"SCR127","title":"Requesting The Judiciary, Office Of The Public Defender, And Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Permanent Community Outreach Mobile Court And To Expand Its Service To All Non-violent Homeless Individuals By Working Together With Community Providers And Submit The Protocol And Budget For Effective Operations.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary, Office Of The Public Defender, And Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Permanent Community Outreach Mobile Court And To Expand Its Service To All Non-violent Homeless Individuals By Working Together With Community Providers And Submit The Protocol And Budget For Effective Operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734936,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Perform A Study To Determine If The Government As A Whole Is Adequately Allocating Funding For Each Region Of Oahu For Homeless Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Perform A Study To Determine If The Government As A Whole Is Adequately Allocating Funding For Each Region Of Oahu For Homeless Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=173&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734939,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=138&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1734942,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Use Of Moneys Appropriated For The Construction Of Kulanihakoi High School.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Use Of Moneys Appropriated For The Construction Of Kulanihakoi High School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=154&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1734947,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","description":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=105&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734949,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, The City And County Of Honolulu, And The County Of Hawaii, To Collaborate To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens, Roosters, And Pigs.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, The City And County Of Honolulu, And The County Of Hawaii, To Collaborate To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens, Roosters, And Pigs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR85/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=85&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1734952,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Urging The Elimination Of The Threat To The Health And Safety Of The Ewa Beach Community By Relocating The Live Fire Training From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Urging The Elimination Of The Threat To The Health And Safety Of The Ewa Beach Community By Relocating The Live Fire Training From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=171&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1734955,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Examine The Feasibility Of Implementing A Pilot Fellowship Program To Train Prospective Employees For Government Jobs.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Examine The Feasibility Of Implementing A Pilot Fellowship Program To Train Prospective Employees For Government Jobs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on LBT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=123&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1734957,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of The Fourth Sector Of The Economy As Complement To The Three Traditional Sectors, And The Growth And Development Of For-benefit Organizations In Promoting Sustainable And Equitable Economic Development.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of The Fourth Sector Of The Economy As Complement To The Three Traditional Sectors, And The Growth And Development Of For-benefit Organizations In Promoting Sustainable And Equitable Economic Development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=121&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1734960,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Report On Systems Of Firearms Insurance And Other Financial Responsibility Requirements Pertaining To Firearms.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Report On Systems Of Firearms Insurance And Other Financial Responsibility Requirements Pertaining To Firearms.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR93/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=93&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1734962,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=189&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734964,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Requesting The Secretary Of Defense And United States Navy To Promptly Defuel And Permanently Decommission The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility And To Provide Compensation For Financial Harm Caused By The Red Hill Fuel Leaks.","description":"Requesting The Secretary Of Defense And United States Navy To Promptly Defuel And Permanently Decommission The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility And To Provide Compensation For Financial Harm Caused By The Red Hill Fuel Leaks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=137&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1734968,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Requesting Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Providers, And Other Stakeholders To Assist And Divert More Individuals From The Criminal Justice System.","description":"Requesting Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Providers, And Other Stakeholders To Assist And Divert More Individuals From The Criminal Justice System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=128&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1734970,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=111&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1734974,"bill_number":"HCR190","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide More Funding And Explore Additional Options To Support Afternoon Childcare For Children With Special Needs.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide More Funding And Explore Additional Options To Support Afternoon Childcare For Children With Special Needs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=190&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1734976,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","description":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR98/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1734982,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Consultation With The Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Economic Impacts Of Permitting The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks And Imposing A Tax On The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, In Consultation With The Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Economic Impacts Of Permitting The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks And Imposing A Tax On The Sale Of Aerial Fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=176&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1734984,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=187&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1734988,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization To Restore The Lahaina Bypass Phase 1c Project To The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization To Restore The Lahaina Bypass Phase 1c Project To The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=193&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1734990,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Requesting That The Provision Of Goods To State Agencies From The Correctional Industries Program Be Limited To Those Goods Produced Or Substantially Altered By The Program.","description":"Requesting That The Provision Of Goods To State Agencies From The Correctional Industries Program Be Limited To Those Goods Produced Or Substantially Altered By The Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR141/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=141&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1734993,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish Baccalaureate Degree Programs In Agricultural Technology, Food Science, And Education.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR116/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=116&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1734997,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Continue To Recognize And Accept The Right Of A Provider Of Service To Assign The Right To Participate In A Workers' Compensation Billing Dispute To A Billing Company; Review The Workers' Compensation Law For Proposed Amendments To Ensure That Service Providers May Assign The Right To Negotiate A Bill Dispute To A Billing Company; And Include The Proposed Amendments In A Report To The Legislature Prior To The Regular Session Of 2024.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Continue To Recognize And Accept The Right Of A Provider Of Service To Assign The Right To Participate In A Workers' Compensation Billing Dispute To A Billing Company; Review The Workers' Compensation Law For Proposed Amendments To Ensure That Service Providers May Assign The Right To Negotiate A Bill Dispute To A Billing Company; And Include The Proposed Amendments In A Report To The Legislature Prior To The Regular Session Of 2024.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=134&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1735000,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Encouraging The State To Build A Partnership With The Kingdom Of The Netherlands And Collaborate On Similar, Shared Challenges And Goals.","description":"Encouraging The State To Build A Partnership With The Kingdom Of The Netherlands And Collaborate On Similar, Shared Challenges And Goals.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=119&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735003,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish Safe Routes To School In Waipahu.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish Safe Routes To School In Waipahu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Received notice of Agreement and Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 898).","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1735005,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.","description":"Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=178&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1735009,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=132&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1735012,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioidies Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioidies Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR111/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1735016,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish A Working Group To Examine Issues And Opportunities For Improvement In Recruitment And Retention Of Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Resources Development To Establish A Working Group To Examine Issues And Opportunities For Improvement In Recruitment And Retention Of Public Employees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=144&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1735018,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on EDN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR105/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=105&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1735024,"bill_number":"HCR165","title":"Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=165&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1735027,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Requesting That Directors Of Finance Of Each County Waive, For A Certain Period, Payment Of Any Outstanding Tow, Storage, Or Other Charge, Fee, Or Fine Owed To The County In Accordance With Chapter 290, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting That Directors Of Finance Of Each County Waive, For A Certain Period, Payment Of Any Outstanding Tow, Storage, Or Other Charge, Fee, Or Fine Owed To The County In Accordance With Chapter 290, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR135/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=135&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735030,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Use Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Moneys To Issue Zero Percent Interest Loans Or Grants To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Use Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Moneys To Issue Zero Percent Interest Loans Or Grants To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=190&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1735032,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Take Certain Actions To Prevent The Misuse Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Take Certain Actions To Prevent The Misuse Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=142&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735036,"bill_number":"HCR172","title":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=172&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1735038,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","description":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735042,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","description":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1735044,"bill_number":"HCR184","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Revise The Prioritization And Evaluation And Ranking Criteria For Its Allocation Of Low-income Housing Tax Credits And Awards From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=184&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1735048,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center In Honolulu.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center In Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=134&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735051,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Expressly Consider The Amount Of Loans With Favorable Terms That A Depository Has Issued To Developers Of Housing For Hawaii Residents When Evaluating The Beneficial Effects To The State Of Using That Depository, In Addition To The Existing Requirements To Consider Factors Such As Safety, Liquidity, And Yield Offered On Deposits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR103/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=103&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Todd"},
{"bill_id":1735053,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation To Amend Title 13, Chapter 241, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Expressly Require That All Vessels Required To Obtain Insurance In The State Regularly Provide Proof Of Insurance At Least On An Annual Basis.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation To Amend Title 13, Chapter 241, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Expressly Require That All Vessels Required To Obtain Insurance In The State Regularly Provide Proof Of Insurance At Least On An Annual Basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=163&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735058,"bill_number":"HCR179","title":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","description":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=179&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1735060,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=158&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735063,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis On Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis On Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=205&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1735065,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation Exempting From The Jones Act All Marine Cargo Shipments To And From The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation Exempting From The Jones Act All Marine Cargo Shipments To And From The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR119/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=119&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1735070,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Requesting The Convening Of An Illegal Fireworks Task Force To Develop A Comprehensive Strategic Plan To Stop The Importation Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives In The State, Promote Compliance With State Fireworks Control Laws, And Ensure The Safety And Security Of The Airports, Harbors, And Other Facilities And Institutions In The State Against The Discharge Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives.","description":"Requesting The Convening Of An Illegal Fireworks Task Force To Develop A Comprehensive Strategic Plan To Stop The Importation Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives In The State, Promote Compliance With State Fireworks Control Laws, And Ensure The Safety And Security Of The Airports, Harbors, And Other Facilities And Institutions In The State Against The Discharge Of Illegal Fireworks And Explosives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR134/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=134&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1735072,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Strengthen The Center For Labor Education And Research At The University Of Hawaii West Oahu By Establishing A Working Group To Develop A Community-driven Vision For The Centers Programs.","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Strengthen The Center For Labor Education And Research At The University Of Hawaii West Oahu By Establishing A Working Group To Develop A Community-driven Vision For The Centers Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=142&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1735075,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Conduct A Study That Evaluates Possible Methods Of Flood Remediation And Flood Aversion For Certain Areas Of The Island Of Molokai.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Conduct A Study That Evaluates Possible Methods Of Flood Remediation And Flood Aversion For Certain Areas Of The Island Of Molokai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=153&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1735077,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts By State Agencies And Private Organizations To Implement The \"hep Free 2030\" Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts By State Agencies And Private Organizations To Implement The \"hep Free 2030\" Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=205&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1735081,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Identify Lands In West And South Maui That Are Appropriate For The Construction Of Kauhale Housing For Homeless Individuals.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Identify Lands In West And South Maui That Are Appropriate For The Construction Of Kauhale Housing For Homeless Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=161&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735085,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study To Recommend Appropriate Labeling Requirements For Hawaii-grown Tea.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Conduct A Study To Recommend Appropriate Labeling Requirements For Hawaii-grown Tea.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR132/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=132&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1735088,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Designation Of November 20th Of Each Year As Makahiki Commemoration Day, Which Is Requested To Be Recognized As An Unpaid State Holiday.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Designation Of November 20th Of Each Year As Makahiki Commemoration Day, Which Is Requested To Be Recognized As An Unpaid State Holiday.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CAI/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=118&year=2023","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":1735091,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Exempt From Real Property Tax Those Property Owners Of Residential Units Within One-half Mile Of An Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Or Construction And Demolition Landfill Or Deemed To Have Been Impacted By An Active Landfill To A Degree That Warrants Such An Exemption.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=107&year=2023","sponsor":"Darius Kila"},
{"bill_id":1735094,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Assign School Resource Officers Or Guards To Serve At Each Public Elementary School And State Prekindergarten Program.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Assign School Resource Officers Or Guards To Serve At Each Public Elementary School And State Prekindergarten Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=140&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735097,"bill_number":"HCR197","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Examine Its Administrative Rules And Amend Them To No Longer Require Individuals To Obtain A Certificate Of Inspection Prior To Registering A Motor Vehicle.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Examine Its Administrative Rules And Amend Them To No Longer Require Individuals To Obtain A Certificate Of Inspection Prior To Registering A Motor Vehicle.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=197&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1735100,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Invasive Species Council, In Coordination And Collaboration With The City And County Of Honolulu And County Of Hawaii, To Establish And Implement A Five-year Pilot Program To Mitigate And Control The Significant Increase In The Population Of Feral Chickens.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=110&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1735103,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Urging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.","description":"Urging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR123/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=123&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735105,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Independently Identify The Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions That Use The Name \"diamond Head\" And Identify The Process For Renaming These Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks From \"diamond Head\" To \"lahi\".","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Independently Identify The Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions That Use The Name \"diamond Head\" And Identify The Process For Renaming These Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks From \"diamond Head\" To \"lahi\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WTL/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR104/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=104&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1735109,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Encouraging The State's Collaboration With Sister-states On Global Environmental Leadership.","description":"Encouraging The State's Collaboration With Sister-states On Global Environmental Leadership.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR120/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=120&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735113,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR112/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1735116,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","description":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=178&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1735118,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Prepare A Master Development Plan, Including A Capitol Improvement Project Request, To Upgrade The South Kohala District Court.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Prepare A Master Development Plan, Including A Capitol Improvement Project Request, To Upgrade The South Kohala District Court.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR88/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88&year=2023","sponsor":"David Tarnas"},
{"bill_id":1735121,"bill_number":"SCR107","title":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR107/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=107&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1735124,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=146&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1735128,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR96/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=96&year=2023","sponsor":"Kirstin Kahaloa"},
{"bill_id":1735130,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance And Community Paramedicine Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance And Community Paramedicine Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR98/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735133,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","description":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR130/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=130&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1735136,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Plant-based Proteins In Meals Served In Public Schools.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Incorporate Plant-based Proteins In Meals Served In Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR97/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735140,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Revise Current Rate Structures And Provide Additional Benefits For Those Communities That Host Renewable Energy Projects.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Revise Current Rate Structures And Provide Additional Benefits For Those Communities That Host Renewable Energy Projects.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=143&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735142,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Collaborate With The Office Of Veterans' Services To Plan And Construct Memorials To Honor The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Veterans From Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR110/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=110&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1735147,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=148&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1735149,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct An Analysis Regarding The Scope Of Practice For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses And Physician Assistants.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct An Analysis Regarding The Scope Of Practice For Advanced Practice Registered Nurses And Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR100/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=100&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":1735153,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Urging The United States Armed Forces To Permanently Cancel Rimpac Exercises In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The United States Armed Forces To Permanently Cancel Rimpac Exercises In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=152&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1735157,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Early Lung Cancer Screening Working Group To Continue The Efforts Of The Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force Established Pursuant To Act 162, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Early Lung Cancer Screening Working Group To Continue The Efforts Of The Early Lung Cancer Screening Task Force Established Pursuant To Act 162, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=211&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1735159,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Requesting The Various State Departments To Reexamine Their Work From Home Policies To Allow Greater Flexibility To Work From Home.","description":"Requesting The Various State Departments To Reexamine Their Work From Home Policies To Allow Greater Flexibility To Work From Home.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on LGO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=156&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1735162,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioides Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioides Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR140/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=140&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1735165,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","description":"Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR101/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101&year=2023","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":1735169,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Urging The Environmental Health Administration Of The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Implementation Of A Cigarette Litter Prevention Program In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Environmental Health Administration Of The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Implementation Of A Cigarette Litter Prevention Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR91/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=91&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1735172,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide More Funding And Explore Additional Options To Support Afternoon Childcare For Children With Special Needs.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Provide More Funding And Explore Additional Options To Support Afternoon Childcare For Children With Special Needs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=195&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1735175,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing October 2 Through October 6, 2023, As Digital Inclusion Week In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR137/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=137&year=2023","sponsor":"Jenna Takenouchi"},
{"bill_id":1735178,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Menstrual Products At No Cost In State Buildings Under The Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services That Are Open To The Public And Contain Public Restrooms.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR133/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=133&year=2023","sponsor":"Rachele Fernandez Lamosao"},
{"bill_id":1735182,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Requesting The Counties To Temporarily Issue Affordable Housing Credits For Affordable Housing Units That Are Constructed Pursuant To Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Temporarily Issue Affordable Housing Credits For Affordable Housing Units That Are Constructed Pursuant To Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-22","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR89/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=89&year=2023","sponsor":"Micah Aiu"},
{"bill_id":1735184,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Extension Sites.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Extension Sites.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=144&year=2023","sponsor":"Amy Perruso"},
{"bill_id":1735187,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Requesting That The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Adopt And Promote The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.","description":"Requesting That The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Adopt And Promote The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=125&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735189,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=124&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735193,"bill_number":"HCR189","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Convene The Appropriate Stakeholders And Partners For The Fortification Of The Local Power Grid And Other Critical Infrastructure In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Convene The Appropriate Stakeholders And Partners For The Fortification Of The Local Power Grid And Other Critical Infrastructure In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=189&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1735195,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Requesting Insurance Coverage For Ketamine Therapy For Qualifying Patients.","description":"Requesting Insurance Coverage For Ketamine Therapy For Qualifying Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=139&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735199,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR125/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125&year=2023","sponsor":"Lisa Marten"},
{"bill_id":1735202,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR109/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=109&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1735206,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","description":"Urging The Real Estate Commission To Develop Policies And Programs To Inform And Educate Condominium Association Owners And Board Members Of Certain Matters To Promote The Efficient Administration Of Condominium Associations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR124/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=124&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1735209,"bill_number":"HCR175","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=175&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1735211,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Requesting The Governor To Take Any Actions Necessary To Reestablish An Interisland Ferry System In The State.","description":"Requesting The Governor To Take Any Actions Necessary To Reestablish An Interisland Ferry System In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR121/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121&year=2023","sponsor":"Elijah Pierick"},
{"bill_id":1735216,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Urging The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services In Collaboration With The Stadium Authority To Procure A Developer To Design, Build, Operate, And Maintain The New Aloha Stadium Facility.","description":"Urging The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services In Collaboration With The Stadium Authority To Procure A Developer To Design, Build, Operate, And Maintain The New Aloha Stadium Facility.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR127/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=127&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1735218,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Four-day Work Week Task Force To Evaluate How More Flexible Work Hours And A Four-day Work Week Can Be Implemented For Public Employees In Hawaii.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Four-day Work Week Task Force To Evaluate How More Flexible Work Hours And A Four-day Work Week Can Be Implemented For Public Employees In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT/GVO.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR89/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735222,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Minimize Human Interaction At Certain Locations During Coral Spawning Events.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Minimize Human Interaction At Certain Locations During Coral Spawning Events.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR106/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=106&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1735224,"bill_number":"HCR176","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture, In Consultation With The Agribusiness Development Corporation, To Designate Kunia, Leilehua Plateau, And Poamoho As The Central Oahu Agricultural Corridor And To Establish A List Prioritizing Potential Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Projects That Would Provide The Most Value To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","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) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=176&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1735228,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Wellness And Resilience Establish The Malama Ohana Working Group To Identify, Design, And Recommend Transformative Changes To The State's Child Welfare System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lamosao, Pierick, Saiki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR131/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=131&year=2023","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":1735230,"bill_number":"HCR188","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization To Restore The Lahaina Bypass Phase 1c Project To The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization To Restore The Lahaina Bypass Phase 1c Project To The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=188&year=2023","sponsor":"Elle Cochran"},
{"bill_id":1735234,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","description":"Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=163&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1735236,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Requesting The United States Armed Forces To Provide Military Oversight Of All Contractors And Civilian Workers At United States Military Facilities In The State.","description":"Requesting The United States Armed Forces To Provide Military Oversight Of All Contractors And Civilian Workers At United States Military Facilities In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR128/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128&year=2023","sponsor":"Ernesto Ganaden"},
{"bill_id":1735239,"bill_number":"SCR126","title":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Co-convene A Working Group To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For Workforce Development With A Focus On The Priority Economic Clusters Established By The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, To Meet The Needs Of The State's New Economy.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Co-convene A Working Group To Develop A Comprehensive Plan For Workforce Development With A Focus On The Priority Economic Clusters Established By The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, To Meet The Needs Of The State's New Economy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to ECD, LGO, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR126/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=126&year=2023","sponsor":"Sharon Moriwaki"},
{"bill_id":1735242,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Convene Of A Working Group To Optimize Drawdowns Of Federal Funds Under The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 (public Law 117-169).","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Convene Of A Working Group To Optimize Drawdowns Of Federal Funds Under The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 (public Law 117-169).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR136/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=136&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735247,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu, To Install Speed Bumps And Other Traffic Calming Structures On Ala Aolani Street In Moanalua Valley And Other Surrounding Streets Deemed Appropriate To Deter Speeding.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR86/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=86&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1735249,"bill_number":"HCR198","title":"Supporting The Admission Of Washington, D.c., Into The Union As A State Of The United States Of America.","description":"Supporting The Admission Of Washington, D.c., Into The Union As A State Of The United States Of America.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=198&year=2023","sponsor":"Natalia Hussey-Burdick"},
{"bill_id":1735252,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Urging The United States Marine Corps To Relocate All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activity Away From Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Urging The United States Marine Corps To Relocate All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activity Away From Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR138/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=138&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735254,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Continue To Recognize And Accept The Right Of A Provider Of Service To Assign The Right To Participate In A Workers' Compensation Billing Dispute To A Billing Company.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Continue To Recognize And Accept The Right Of A Provider Of Service To Assign The Right To Participate In A Workers' Compensation Billing Dispute To A Billing Company.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1735259,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=162&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735263,"bill_number":"HCR181","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=181&year=2023","sponsor":"Troy Hashimoto"},
{"bill_id":1735265,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Continue To Recognize And Accept The Right Of A Provider Of Service To Assign The Right To Participate In A Workers' Compensation Billing Dispute To A Billing Company.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Continue To Recognize And Accept The Right Of A Provider Of Service To Assign The Right To Participate In A Workers' Compensation Billing Dispute To A Billing Company.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-03","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=158&year=2023","sponsor":"Scot Matayoshi"},
{"bill_id":1735268,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade, Convert, Or Connect Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","description":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade, Convert, Or Connect Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=212&year=2023","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":1735270,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Analyze The Available Data On Hawaii Workers' Compensation Cases Relating To Death Benefits For The Past Ten Years And Obtain Any Additional Data From The Hawaii Insurers Council Or Any Other State Or Federal Source To Recommend Any Updates To The Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Analyze The Available Data On Hawaii Workers' Compensation Cases Relating To Death Benefits For The Past Ten Years And Obtain Any Additional Data From The Hawaii Insurers Council Or Any Other State Or Federal Source To Recommend Any Updates To The Workers' Compensation Law.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=148&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1735275,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Establish An Air Service Task Force To Provide Recommendations For Improving Commercial Air Travel To And From Molokai And Lanai.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Establish An Air Service Task Force To Provide Recommendations For Improving Commercial Air Travel To And From Molokai And Lanai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=151&year=2023","sponsor":"Mahina Poepoe"},
{"bill_id":1735277,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Creating A Domestic Violence Registry That Would Be Used Similarly To The Sex Offender Registry.","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Creating A Domestic Violence Registry That Would Be Used Similarly To The Sex Offender Registry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR95/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=95&year=2023","sponsor":"Cedric Gates"},
{"bill_id":1735281,"bill_number":"HCR167","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Increase The Parking Capacity Of The Oneula Beach Park Parking Lot And To Construct A Kitchen Rinse-out Facility At The Beach Park.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Increase The Parking Capacity Of The Oneula Beach Park Parking Lot And To Construct A Kitchen Rinse-out Facility At The Beach Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=167&year=2023","sponsor":"David Alcos"},
{"bill_id":1735283,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Administrative Rules Prohibiting Recreational Boating Activities In Marine Life Conservation Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR115/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1735287,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Construct Elevated Crosswalks Along Meheula Parkway Near Mililani High School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Gates, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Kila, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6).","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1735289,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers.","description":"Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=167&year=2023","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":1735292,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Conduct A Feasibility Study On New Technologies Related To Cesspool Water Remediation, Which May Include Organic Biodegradable Water Clarifiers.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center To Conduct A Feasibility Study On New Technologies Related To Cesspool Water Remediation, Which May Include Organic Biodegradable Water Clarifiers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR139/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139&year=2023","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":1735294,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"Urging The Mayors And Councils Of The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Establish Business Improvement Districts As Special Improvement Districts.","description":"Urging The Mayors And Councils Of The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Establish Business Improvement Districts As Special Improvement Districts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=160&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1735297,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","description":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR94/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=94&year=2023","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":1735301,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","description":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR102/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=102&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735304,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Various Sexual And Reproductive Health Care Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR118/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=118&year=2023","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":1735306,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","description":"Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=159&year=2023","sponsor":"Trish La Chica"},
{"bill_id":1735309,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study Of The Exemptions To Hawaii's Minimum Wage Law.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR117/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735423,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Mammography, On Terms At Least As Favorable To The Insured As Those Applicable To Other Radiological Examinations.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Mammography, On Terms At Least As Favorable To The Insured As Those Applicable To Other Radiological Examinations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=207&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735424,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","description":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=192&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735425,"bill_number":"SCR225","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation To Amend Title 13, Chapter 241, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Expressly Require That All Vessels Required To Obtain Insurance In The State Regularly Provide Proof Of Insurance At Least On An Annual Basis.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation To Amend Title 13, Chapter 241, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Expressly Require That All Vessels Required To Obtain Insurance In The State Regularly Provide Proof Of Insurance At Least On An Annual Basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR225/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=225&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735426,"bill_number":"SCR222","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer To The County Of Maui The Lahaina Public Library Makai Lawn.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer To The County Of Maui The Lahaina Public Library Makai Lawn.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=222&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735427,"bill_number":"SCR221","title":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The County Of Maui To Facilitate A State And County Partnership For The Management Of All Small Boat Harbors Located On The Island Of Maui.","description":"Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The County Of Maui To Facilitate A State And County Partnership For The Management Of All Small Boat Harbors Located On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=221&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735428,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=189&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735429,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","description":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=201&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735430,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of A State Program That Requires Employers To Provide A Minimum Amount Of Paid Sick Leave And Supplemental Paid Sick Leave To Employees, With A Focus On The Effects Of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave On Small Businesses And Low-income Employees.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of A State Program That Requires Employers To Provide A Minimum Amount Of Paid Sick Leave And Supplemental Paid Sick Leave To Employees, With A Focus On The Effects Of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave On Small Businesses And Low-income Employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR155/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=155&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735431,"bill_number":"SCR177","title":"Recognizing The Importance Of The Fourth Sector Of The Economy As Complement To The Three Traditional Sectors, And The Growth And Development Of For-benefit Organizations In Promoting Sustainable And Equitable Economic Development.","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of The Fourth Sector Of The Economy As Complement To The Three Traditional Sectors, And The Growth And Development Of For-benefit Organizations In Promoting Sustainable And Equitable Economic Development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=177&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735432,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Emergency Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Community Resilience Plan For Disaster Preparedness Along The Waianae Coast.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Emergency Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Community Resilience Plan For Disaster Preparedness Along The Waianae Coast.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=199&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735433,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Strongly Urging The United States Marine Corps To Relocate All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activity Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","description":"Strongly Urging The United States Marine Corps To Relocate All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activity Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=221&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735435,"bill_number":"SCR179","title":"Urging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.","description":"Urging Congress To Begin A Discussion Considering The Benefits And Risks Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=179&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735436,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force To Develop A Plan To Protect Students From The Vaping Epidemic And The Harms Of Smoking.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force To Develop A Plan To Protect Students From The Vaping Epidemic And The Harms Of Smoking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=212&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735437,"bill_number":"SCR217","title":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Take Certain Actions Regarding Fugitive Dust.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=217&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735438,"bill_number":"SCR178","title":"Encouraging Local Companies And Industry Partners To Participate In The 2023 Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation Events In Seattle And San Francisco.","description":"Encouraging Local Companies And Industry Partners To Participate In The 2023 Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation Events In Seattle And San Francisco.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=178&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735439,"bill_number":"SCR215","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psychedelics Right-to-try Task Force To Explore The Development Of A Program For Qualifying Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psychedelics Right-to-try Task Force To Explore The Development Of A Program For Qualifying Terminally Ill Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=215&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735440,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade Or Convert Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","description":"Requesting Each County To Develop A Comprehensive Integrated Wastewater Management Plan And Financial Strategy To Upgrade Or Convert Cesspools Located Within Its Respective Jurisdiction By 2050.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=216&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735441,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=170&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735442,"bill_number":"SCR169","title":"Urging The Procurement Policy Board To Amend And Clarify The Administrative Rules Relating To Small Purchases To Allow The Expenditures For Goods, Services, And Construction With An Estimated Total Cost Of Less Than $5,000 To Be Awarded In Any Manner That The Purchasing Agency Deems Practical Or Convenient.","description":"Urging The Procurement Policy Board To Amend And Clarify The Administrative Rules Relating To Small Purchases To Allow The Expenditures For Goods, Services, And Construction With An Estimated Total Cost Of Less Than $5,000 To Be Awarded In Any Manner That The Purchasing Agency Deems Practical Or Convenient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=169&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735443,"bill_number":"SCR170","title":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group To Evaluate Options That Provide Additional Air Service To Remote And Underserved Communities Across The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Establish A Working Group To Evaluate Options That Provide Additional Air Service To Remote And Underserved Communities Across The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR170/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=170&year=2023","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":1735444,"bill_number":"SCR197","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=197&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735445,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=181&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735446,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Urging The Procurement Policy Board To Amend And Clarify The Administrative Rules Relating To Small Purchases To Allow The Expenditures For Goods, Services, And Construction With An Estimated Total Cost Of Less Than $5,000 To Be Awarded In Any Manner That The Purchasing Agency Deems Practical Or Convenient.","description":"Urging The Procurement Policy Board To Amend And Clarify The Administrative Rules Relating To Small Purchases To Allow The Expenditures For Goods, Services, And Construction With An Estimated Total Cost Of Less Than $5,000 To Be Awarded In Any Manner That The Purchasing Agency Deems Practical Or Convenient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=195&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735447,"bill_number":"SCR176","title":"Encouraging The State's Collaboration With Sister-states On Global Environmental Leadership.","description":"Encouraging The State's Collaboration With Sister-states On Global Environmental Leadership.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=176&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735448,"bill_number":"SCR214","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Issue Loans Or Grants To Buyers In High Priority Housing Categories, Including But Not Limited To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State, Owner-occupants Who Own No Other Real Property, Individuals On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist, And Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Issue Loans Or Grants To Buyers In High Priority Housing Categories, Including But Not Limited To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State, Owner-occupants Who Own No Other Real Property, Individuals On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist, And Public Employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=214&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735449,"bill_number":"SCR208","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Analyze The Available Data On Hawaii Workers' Compensation Cases Relating To Death Benefits For The Past Ten Years And Obtain Any Additional Data From The Hawaii Insurers Council Or Any Other State Or Federal Source To Recommend Any Updates To The Workers' Compensation Law.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Analyze The Available Data On Hawaii Workers' Compensation Cases Relating To Death Benefits For The Past Ten Years And Obtain Any Additional Data From The Hawaii Insurers Council Or Any Other State Or Federal Source To Recommend Any Updates To The Workers' Compensation Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to LGO, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Labor & Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=208&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1735450,"bill_number":"SCR183","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=183&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735451,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center In Honolulu.","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center In Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR143/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=143&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735452,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename Noelani Elementary School To President Barack Obama Noelani Elementary School In Honor Of United States President Barack Obama.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename Noelani Elementary School To President Barack Obama Noelani Elementary School In Honor Of United States President Barack Obama.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR161/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=161&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735453,"bill_number":"SCR196","title":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","description":"E Hookikina Aku Ana I Ka Oihana Hoonaauao I Ka Apono Ana I Komike E Hoopuka Ana I Ka Hoolala E Hiki Ai Ke Ka Ana Ia Ma Ka Hooulu Ana I Ke Ao Olelo Hawaii I Na Haumana A Pau Loa.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HWN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=196&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735454,"bill_number":"SCR209","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=209&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1735456,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename Noelani Elementary School To President Barack Obama Noelani Elementary School In Honor Of United States President Barack Obama.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename Noelani Elementary School To President Barack Obama Noelani Elementary School In Honor Of United States President Barack Obama.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=187&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735457,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=174&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735458,"bill_number":"SCR216","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Use Of Moneys Appropriated For The Construction Of Kulanihakoi High School.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Use Of Moneys Appropriated For The Construction Of Kulanihakoi High School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=216&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735459,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","description":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to CAI, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Culture, Arts, & International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR164/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=164&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735460,"bill_number":"SCR205","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Task Force To Examine And Make Recommendations Regarding Existing Procedures Of The Hawaii Paroling Authority Setting The Minimum Terms Of Imprisonment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on JDC deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=205&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735461,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish A Museum Of Modern Hawaii History Task Force.","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish A Museum Of Modern Hawaii History Task Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","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) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR148/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=148&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735462,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"Requesting That All Governmental Bodies Recognize The Legislature's Intent That Trespass Laws Not Apply To A Construction Crane Or Other Machinery That Temporarily Intrudes Into A Neighboring Landowner's Airspace While Used To Construct Affordable Housing.","description":"Requesting That All Governmental Bodies Recognize The Legislature's Intent That Trespass Laws Not Apply To A Construction Crane Or Other Machinery That Temporarily Intrudes Into A Neighboring Landowner's Airspace While Used To Construct Affordable Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR152/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=152&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735463,"bill_number":"SCR189","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR189/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=189&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735464,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS/CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=172&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735465,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture's Agricultural Development Division To Conduct And Publish A Study On Protein Consumption In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture's Agricultural Development Division To Conduct And Publish A Study On Protein Consumption In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=168&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735466,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Urging The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Rename Dean Hall At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To \"alice Ball Hall\".","description":"Urging The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Rename Dean Hall At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To \"alice Ball Hall\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR159/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=159&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735467,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To File A Request With The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State's Existing Section 1115 Demonstration Program To Implement A Housing And Health Opportunities Demonstration Program To Enable Direct Housing Costs For Medicaid Recipients To Be Covered By The Federal Financial Participation For Medicaid.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To File A Request With The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State's Existing Section 1115 Demonstration Program To Implement A Housing And Health Opportunities Demonstration Program To Enable Direct Housing Costs For Medicaid Recipients To Be Covered By The Federal Financial Participation For Medicaid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR160/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=160&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735468,"bill_number":"SCR171","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Transfer The School Of Travel Industry Management From The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To The University Of Hawaii - West Oahu.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Transfer The School Of Travel Industry Management From The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To The University Of Hawaii - West Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=171&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1735469,"bill_number":"SCR175","title":"Encouraging The State To Build A Partnership With The Kingdom Of The Netherlands And Collaborate On Similar, Shared Challenges And Goals.","description":"Encouraging The State To Build A Partnership With The Kingdom Of The Netherlands And Collaborate On Similar, Shared Challenges And Goals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","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) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=175&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735470,"bill_number":"SCR227","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Implement An Immediate Fine For Grounded Vessels That Have Reasonably Caused Damage To The Environment Or Created A Material Burden On The State For Its Removal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Implement An Immediate Fine For Grounded Vessels That Have Reasonably Caused Damage To The Environment Or Created A Material Burden On The State For Its Removal.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR227/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=227&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735471,"bill_number":"SCR172","title":"Urging The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services In Collaboration With The Stadium Authority To Procure A Developer To Design, Build, Operate, And Maintain The New Aloha Stadium Facility.","description":"Urging The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services In Collaboration With The Stadium Authority To Procure A Developer To Design, Build, Operate, And Maintain The New Aloha Stadium Facility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/ECD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR172/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=172&year=2023","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":1735472,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Vehicles.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Study The Feasibility And Advisability Of Eliminating The State's Safety Inspection Requirements For Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR145/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=145&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735474,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Requesting The Legislature To Convene A Working Group With Representation From All Levels Of Government To Develop A Program To Phase Out The Use Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","description":"Requesting The Legislature To Convene A Working Group With Representation From All Levels Of Government To Develop A Program To Phase Out The Use Of Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=217&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735475,"bill_number":"SCR184","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture's Agricultural Development Division To Conduct And Publish A Study On Protein Consumption In The State.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture's Agricultural Development Division To Conduct And Publish A Study On Protein Consumption In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on AEN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Agriculture and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=184&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735476,"bill_number":"SCR194","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Emergency Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Community Resilience Plan For Disaster Preparedness Along The Waianae Coast.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Emergency Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Community Resilience Plan For Disaster Preparedness Along The Waianae Coast.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=194&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735477,"bill_number":"SCR219","title":"Requesting That The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Adopt Administrative Rules Regulating Vessel Speed Near Humpback Whales.","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Adopt Administrative Rules Regulating Vessel Speed Near Humpback Whales.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-24","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=219&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735478,"bill_number":"SCR226","title":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","description":"Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Corrections, Military, & Veterans","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR226/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=226&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735479,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Relocate The Bus Turnaround Off Makau Street To Keaau Beach Park Or The Surrounding Area.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Relocate The Bus Turnaround Off Makau Street To Keaau Beach Park Or The Surrounding Area.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=198&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735480,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Draft A Report On How A Study May Be Conducted On Gender Pay Inequities And What Considerations Need To Be Taken.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Draft A Report On How A Study May Be Conducted On Gender Pay Inequities And What Considerations Need To Be Taken.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR157/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=157&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735481,"bill_number":"SCR192","title":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR192/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=192&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735482,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Urging The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Rename Dean Hall At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To \"alice Ball Hall\".","description":"Urging The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Rename Dean Hall At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To \"alice Ball Hall\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HRE.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=185&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735483,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Create A Process Under Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Housing Projects Exclusively Occupied By Hawaii Residents Who Own No Other Real Property.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Create A Process Under Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Housing Projects Exclusively Occupied By Hawaii Residents Who Own No Other Real Property.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=203&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735484,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Cooperative Extension Sites And To Submit A Report To The Legislature Regarding Its Work.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Updating Its Cooperative Extension Sites And To Submit A Report To The Legislature Regarding Its Work.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=219&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735485,"bill_number":"SCR207","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR207/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=207&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1735486,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=191&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735487,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Requesting The Regulated Industries Compliance Office To Report The Itemized Total Amount Of Fines Or Judgments Collected And Uncollected Each Year, From 1983 To Present, And To Include That Information In The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs' Annual Compliance Resolution Fund Report.","description":"Requesting The Regulated Industries Compliance Office To Report The Itemized Total Amount Of Fines Or Judgments Collected And Uncollected Each Year, From 1983 To Present, And To Include That Information In The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs' Annual Compliance Resolution Fund Report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR178/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=178&year=2023","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":1735488,"bill_number":"SCR224","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Management Audit Of The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR224/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=224&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735489,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.","description":"Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=173&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735490,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Prioritize The Allocation Of Funds From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, And Low-income Housing Tax Credits For Projects That Will Make The Most Efficient Use Of Taxpayer Funds And Address The Most Urgent State Priorities.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Prioritize The Allocation Of Funds From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, And Low-income Housing Tax Credits For Projects That Will Make The Most Efficient Use Of Taxpayer Funds And Address The Most Urgent State Priorities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=204&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735492,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR165/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=165&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735493,"bill_number":"SCR186","title":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools To Expand The Revitalization Of The Future Farmers Of America And 4-h Youth Programs To Support Pathways To Agriculture Careers In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=186&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735494,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","description":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-21","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR196/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=196&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735495,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR184/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=184&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735496,"bill_number":"SCR188","title":"Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=188&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735497,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Research And Purchase Coral Reef Insurance To Protect The Reefs Of The State Of Hawaii.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Research And Purchase Coral Reef Insurance To Protect The Reefs Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR149/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=149&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735499,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR146/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=146&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735500,"bill_number":"SCR190","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Strategic Plan To Meet The Locally Sourced Food Goals Established In Acts 175 And 176, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=190&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735501,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Develop A Written Plan For Every Public School Elementary, Middle, And High School To Provide A Unit Of Instruction In Asian American And Pacific Islander History As Part Of Their Required Curriculum, Commencing With The 2024-2025 School Year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR153/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=153&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735502,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psychedelics Right-to-try Task Force To Explore The Development Of A Program For Qualifying Terminally Ill Patients.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psychedelics Right-to-try Task Force To Explore The Development Of A Program For Qualifying Terminally Ill Patients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=206&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735503,"bill_number":"SCR193","title":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Relocate The Bus Turnaround Off Makau Street To Keaau Beach Park Or The Surrounding Area.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Relocate The Bus Turnaround Off Makau Street To Keaau Beach Park Or The Surrounding Area.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=193&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735504,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Urging The Department Of Public Safety And Its Successor Agency, The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, To Acquire The Honolulu Federal Detention Center And Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Honolulu Federal Detention Center.","description":"Urging The Department Of Public Safety And Its Successor Agency, The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation, To Acquire The Honolulu Federal Detention Center And Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Honolulu Federal Detention Center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=210&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735505,"bill_number":"SCR203","title":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","description":"Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR203/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=203&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735506,"bill_number":"SCR223","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Identify Lands In West And South Maui That Are Appropriate For The Construction Of Kauhale Housing For Homeless Individuals.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Identify Lands In West And South Maui That Are Appropriate For The Construction Of Kauhale Housing For Homeless Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL/HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=223&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735507,"bill_number":"SCR187","title":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR187/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=187&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735508,"bill_number":"SCR198","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR198/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=198&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735509,"bill_number":"SCR182","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-04-04","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=182&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735511,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Convene Of A Working Group To Optimize Drawdowns Of Federal Funds Under The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 (public Law 117-169).","description":"Requesting The Director Of Finance To Convene Of A Working Group To Optimize Drawdowns Of Federal Funds Under The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 (public Law 117-169).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=218&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735512,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR156/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=156&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735513,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Seawall Footing, Seawall Walkway, And Swim-step Ladder, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Seawall Footing, Seawall Walkway, And Swim-step Ladder, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR154/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=154&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735514,"bill_number":"SCR212","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Create A Process Under Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Housing Projects Exclusively Occupied By Hawaii Residents Who Own No Other Real Property.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules To Create A Process Under Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Housing Projects Exclusively Occupied By Hawaii Residents Who Own No Other Real Property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR212/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=212&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735515,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of A State Program That Requires Employers To Provide A Minimum Amount Of Paid Sick Leave And Supplemental Paid Sick Leave To Employees, With A Focus On The Effects Of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave On Small Businesses And Low-income Employees.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study On The Implementation Of A State Program That Requires Employers To Provide A Minimum Amount Of Paid Sick Leave And Supplemental Paid Sick Leave To Employees, With A Focus On The Effects Of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave On Small Businesses And Low-income Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to LBT.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Labor and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR183/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=183&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735516,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Dredge And Clean The Ulehawa Stream And Canal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR197/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=197&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735517,"bill_number":"SCR162","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR162/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=162&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735518,"bill_number":"SCR210","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Report On Ways To Increase Access To Extended Learning Opportunities Or Course Credits For Non-traditional And External Learning Experiences.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR210/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=210&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1735519,"bill_number":"SCR229","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Study On The Marine Life Conservation District Designations.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Conduct A Study On The Marine Life Conservation District Designations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR229/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=229&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735520,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.","description":"Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR169/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=169&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735521,"bill_number":"SCR168","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Summarize The Laws In Other States That Provide For A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Summarize The Laws In Other States That Provide For A Continuous Legislative Session.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR168/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=168&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735522,"bill_number":"SCR213","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Prioritize The Allocation Of Funds From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, And Low-income Housing Tax Credits For Projects That Will Make The Most Efficient Use Of Taxpayer Funds And Address The Most Urgent State Priorities.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Prioritize The Allocation Of Funds From The Rental Housing Revolving Fund, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, And Low-income Housing Tax Credits For Projects That Will Make The Most Efficient Use Of Taxpayer Funds And Address The Most Urgent State Priorities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=213&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735523,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Multiagency Working Group To Identify Sites That Have The Collective Capacity To Accommodate Ten Thousand New Homes Per Year, For The Next Fifty Years.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR188/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=188&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735524,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Requesting The County Police Departments To Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.","description":"Requesting The County Police Departments To Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR209/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=209&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735525,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The Contractors License Board To Ensure That The Contractors License Board Includes At Least Two Members With Expertise In Specialty Structural Contracting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=213&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735526,"bill_number":"SCR195","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR195/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=195&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735528,"bill_number":"SCR191","title":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","description":"Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-03-30","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR191/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=191&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735529,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Requesting That All Governmental Bodies Recognize The Legislature's Intent That Trespass Laws Not Apply To A Construction Crane Or Other Machinery That Temporarily Intrudes Into A Neighboring Landowner's Airspace While Used To Construct Affordable Housing.","description":"Requesting That All Governmental Bodies Recognize The Legislature's Intent That Trespass Laws Not Apply To A Construction Crane Or Other Machinery That Temporarily Intrudes Into A Neighboring Landowner's Airspace While Used To Construct Affordable Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/HOU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=180&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735530,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Maintenance Services At Sunset Memorial Park And Develop A Plan For The State To Take Ownership Of Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Maintenance Services At Sunset Memorial Park And Develop A Plan For The State To Take Ownership Of Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to GVO/WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR176/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=176&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735531,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename James Campbell High School's Baseball Field As The Loke Huddy Baseball Field.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Rename James Campbell High School's Baseball Field As The Loke Huddy Baseball Field.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=211&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735532,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Seawall Footing, Seawall Walkway, And Swim-step Ladder, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Seawall Footing, Seawall Walkway, And Swim-step Ladder, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on WTL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-29","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR182/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=182&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735533,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Requesting Each County To Require That The County Agency Responsible For Enforcing Its Respective Building Code Be Accredited By The International Accreditation Service.","description":"Requesting Each County To Require That The County Agency Responsible For Enforcing Its Respective Building Code Be Accredited By The International Accreditation Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR193/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=193&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735534,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","description":"Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR190/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=190&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735535,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR177/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=177&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735536,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Urging The United States Senate To Ratify The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, Also Known As The High Seas Treaty.","description":"Urging The United States Senate To Ratify The Agreement Under The United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea On The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity Of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, Also Known As The High Seas Treaty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=214&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1735537,"bill_number":"SCR167","title":"Requesting Each County To Require That The County Agency Responsible For Enforcing Its Respective Building Code Be Accredited By The International Accreditation Service.","description":"Requesting Each County To Require That The County Agency Responsible For Enforcing Its Respective Building Code Be Accredited By The International Accreditation Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR167/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=167&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735538,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Requesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.","description":"Requesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR150/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=150&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735539,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-25","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=202&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735540,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Recommend The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship Between Hawaii And Fujian Province.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TCA.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR163/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=163&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735541,"bill_number":"SCR200","title":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Adopt National Carbon Fee And Dividend Legislation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM/AEN.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=200&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735542,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioides Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioides Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=215&year=2023","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":1735543,"bill_number":"SCR206","title":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Translation Services Upon Request.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline To Make Permanently Visible On Each Page Of Its Website Information Pertaining To The Availability Of Translation Services Upon Request.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR206/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=206&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735545,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On How To Improve Security At The State Capitol.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Convene A Working Group To Make Recommendations On How To Improve Security At The State Capitol.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR158/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=158&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735546,"bill_number":"SCR185","title":"Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.","description":"Urging The Executive Office On Aging To Work In Concert With The Hawaii Broadband And Digital Equity Office, Hawaii Broadband Hui, And Aarp Hawaii, To Develop A Standard Training Workshop For Kupuna And Caregivers On How To Select And Purchase Appropriate Broadband Connectivity Equipment And Audio-visual Equipment Such As Tablets, And How To Operate Equipment To Access Telehealth Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR185/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=185&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735547,"bill_number":"SCR211","title":"Requesting The Hawaiian Humane Society To Develop A Program To Assist Low-income Pet Owners Afford Emergency Care For Their Pets.","description":"Requesting The Hawaiian Humane Society To Develop A Program To Assist Low-income Pet Owners Afford Emergency Care For Their Pets.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR211/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=211&year=2023","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":1735548,"bill_number":"SCR174","title":"Requesting That The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Adopt And Promote The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.","description":"Requesting That The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Adopt And Promote The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR174/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=174&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735549,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","description":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR179/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=179&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735550,"bill_number":"SCR173","title":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Water and Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR173/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=173&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735551,"bill_number":"SCR199","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance And Community Paramedicine Services.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandating Health Insurance Coverage For Ambulance And Community Paramedicine Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR199/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=199&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735552,"bill_number":"SCR166","title":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","description":"Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Referred to HET/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Higher Education & Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR166/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=166&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735553,"bill_number":"SCR228","title":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall And Rock Revetment, And For Use, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And Removal Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Maalaea Beach Lots, Waikapu, Wailuku, Maui, For The Existing Seawall And Rock Revetment, And For Use, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, And Removal Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR228/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=228&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735554,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","description":"Requesting The Criminal Justice Research Institute, In Collaboration With The Judiciary And Department Of Public Safety, To Report On The Outcomes Of Individuals Released On Bail And Other Forms Of Pretrial Release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC/PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR201/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=201&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735555,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Prepare And Develop Solutions And Make Recommendations For The Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses To Address The Shortage Of The Nursing And Health Care Workforce In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Prepare And Develop Solutions And Make Recommendations For The Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses To Address The Shortage Of The Nursing And Health Care Workforce In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR175/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=175&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735556,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","description":"Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR171/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=171&year=2023","sponsor":"Tim Richards"},
{"bill_id":1735557,"bill_number":"SCR181","title":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Maintenance Services At Sunset Memorial Park And Develop A Plan For The State To Take Ownership Of Sunset Memorial Park.","description":"Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Provide Maintenance Services At Sunset Memorial Park And Develop A Plan For The State To Take Ownership Of Sunset Memorial Park.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to GVO/WTL.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR181/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=181&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735558,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Requesting The Judiciary To Conduct A Study Of The Potential Impacts Of A Bill That Would Authorize Probationary Terms Of Geographic Restriction For Certain Misdemeanants.","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Conduct A Study Of The Potential Impacts Of A Bill That Would Authorize Probationary Terms Of Geographic Restriction For Certain Misdemeanants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR208/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=208&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735559,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine Organic Pesticides For Authorized Use In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=220&year=2023","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":1735560,"bill_number":"SCR202","title":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Mandating Parity In Vitro Fertilization Health Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR202/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=202&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1735561,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Requesting That Directors Of Finance Of Each County Waive, For A Certain Period, Payment Of Any Outstanding Tow, Storage, Or Other Charge, Fee, Or Fine Owed To The County In Accordance With Chapter 290, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","description":"Requesting That Directors Of Finance Of Each County Waive, For A Certain Period, Payment Of Any Outstanding Tow, Storage, Or Other Charge, Fee, Or Fine Owed To The County In Accordance With Chapter 290, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR144/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=144&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735562,"bill_number":"SCR218","title":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht \"nakoa\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to JDC.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=218&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735563,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To File A Request With The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State's Existing Section 1115 Demonstration Program To Implement A Housing And Health Opportunities Demonstration Program To Enable Direct Housing Costs For Medicaid Recipients To Be Covered By The Federal Financial Participation For Medicaid.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To File A Request With The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State's Existing Section 1115 Demonstration Program To Implement A Housing And Health Opportunities Demonstration Program To Enable Direct Housing Costs For Medicaid Recipients To Be Covered By The Federal Financial Participation For Medicaid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HHS.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR186/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=186&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735564,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","description":"Reaffirming The Commitment To Increase The State's Affordable Housing Stock By Not Allocating Special Purpose Revenue Bonds And Discouraging The Use Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR151/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=151&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735565,"bill_number":"SCR180","title":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Prepare And Develop Solutions And Make Recommendations For The Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses To Address The Shortage Of The Nursing And Health Care Workforce In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Prepare And Develop Solutions And Make Recommendations For The Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses To Address The Shortage Of The Nursing And Health Care Workforce In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HHS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2023-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR180/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=180&year=2023","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":1735567,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.","description":"Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR142/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=142&year=2023","sponsor":"Kurt Fevella"},
{"bill_id":1735568,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Summarize The Laws In Other States That Provide For A Continuous Legislative Session.","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Summarize The Laws In Other States That Provide For A Continuous Legislative Session.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR194/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=194&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735569,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Integrate The Documentary Film \"waterman\" Into Middle And Intermediate School Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2023-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR200/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=200&year=2023","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":1735570,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate Current Rate Structures And Consider Additional Benefits For Those Communities That Host Renewable Energy Projects.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Evaluate Current Rate Structures And Consider Additional Benefits For Those Communities That Host Renewable Energy Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).","last_action_date":"2023-04-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR147/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=147&year=2023","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":1735571,"bill_number":"SCR220","title":"Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.","description":"Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2023-04-05","last_action":"Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2023-04-11","committee":"Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=220&year=2023","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":1735572,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Issue Loans Or Grants To Buyers In High Priority Housing Categories, Including But Not Limited To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State, Owner-occupants Who Own No Other Real Property, Individuals On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist, And Public Employees.","description":"Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Issue Loans Or Grants To Buyers In High Priority Housing Categories, Including But Not Limited To Buyers With Incomes Above Sixty And At Or Below One Hundred Forty Percent Of The Median Family Income For The State, Owner-occupants Who Own No Other Real Property, Individuals On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist, And Public Employees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR205/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=205&year=2023","sponsor":"Stanley Chang"},
{"bill_id":1735938,"bill_number":"SCR204","title":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","description":"Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2023-04-18","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent.","last_action_date":"2023-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR204/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=204&year=2023","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":1737684,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Congratulating The 2023 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year And The 2023 Teachers Of The Year For School Complexes In The Leeward District And Honolulu District.","description":"Congratulating The 2023 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year And The 2023 Teachers Of The Year For School Complexes In The Leeward District And Honolulu District.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-13","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR213/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=213&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1740154,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Congratulating The 2023 Hawaii Charter School Teacher Of The Year And The 2023 Teachers Of The Year For School Complexes In The Maui District, Hawaii District, And Central District.","description":"Congratulating The 2023 Hawaii Charter School Teacher Of The Year And The 2023 Teachers Of The Year For School Complexes In The Maui District, Hawaii District, And Central District.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-14","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR214/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=214&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1742166,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Congratulating The 2022 National Distinguished Principal, 2022 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2022 Golden Key Awardee, 2022 Outstanding Library Service Awardee, And 2023 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.","description":"Congratulating The 2022 National Distinguished Principal, 2022 National Outstanding Assistant Principal, 2022 Golden Key Awardee, 2022 Outstanding Library Service Awardee, And 2023 Hawaii School Counselor Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR215/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=215&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1743126,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Congratulating The 2023 United States Senate Youth Program Delegates, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Co-president, And 2023 Lifesmarts Consumer Education Competition Second Place Recipients.","description":"Congratulating The 2023 United States Senate Youth Program Delegates, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Co-president, And 2023 Lifesmarts Consumer Education Competition Second Place Recipients.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR216/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=216&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1743658,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Commending And Congratulating The 2022 U.s. Department Of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools.","description":"Commending And Congratulating The 2022 U.s. Department Of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR217/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=217&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1743724,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Congratulating The 2023 Milken Educator Awardee And 2022 Teacher Of Promise Award Finalists For The Hilo-waiakea, Kau-keaau-pahoa, aiea-moanalua-radford, And Pearl City-waipahu Complexes.","description":"Congratulating The 2023 Milken Educator Awardee And 2022 Teacher Of Promise Award Finalists For The Hilo-waiakea, Kau-keaau-pahoa, aiea-moanalua-radford, And Pearl City-waipahu Complexes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR218/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=218&year=2023","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":1744101,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Commending And Honoring Carissa Kainani Moore For Her Outstanding Contributions To The Sport Of Surfing And State Of Hawaii.","description":"Commending And Honoring Carissa Kainani Moore For Her Outstanding Contributions To The Sport Of Surfing And State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR220/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=220&year=2023","sponsor":"Jackson Sayama"},
{"bill_id":1744255,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Recognizing The Lifelong Contributions Of Patricia Saiki And Commending Her Outstanding Public Service.","description":"Recognizing The Lifelong Contributions Of Patricia Saiki And Commending Her Outstanding Public Service.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR219/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=219&year=2023","sponsor":"Diamond Garcia"},
{"bill_id":1746286,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Commending The Heroes And Protectors Of Oahu's Drinking Water.","description":"Commending The Heroes And Protectors Of Oahu's Drinking Water.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR221/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=221&year=2023","sponsor":"Daniel Holt"},
{"bill_id":1749005,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Congratulating The Boys And Girls State And Oahu Interscholastic Association Championship Teams From Mililani High School, The Trojans.","description":"Congratulating The Boys And Girls State And Oahu Interscholastic Association Championship Teams From Mililani High School, The Trojans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=222&year=2023","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":1751669,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Recognizing The Department Of Ethnic Studies At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","description":"Recognizing The Department Of Ethnic Studies At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=223&year=2023","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":1761237,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2023, Subsequent To The Adjournment Thereof.","description":"Regarding Completion Of The Work Of The Thirty-second Legislature, Regular Session Of 2023, Subsequent To The Adjournment Thereof.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR222/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=222&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1761240,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","description":"Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-04-23.","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR223/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=223&year=2023","sponsor":"Dru Kanuha"},
{"bill_id":1761496,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2023 And 2024 Regular Sessions.","description":"Authorizing And Empowering The Speaker To Perform And Carry Out Any Official Legislative Business During The Interim Between The 2023 And 2024 Regular Sessions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR224/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=224&year=2023","sponsor":"Nadine Nakamura"},
{"bill_id":1761497,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Informing The Senate And Governor That The House Of Representatives Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","description":"Informing The Senate And Governor That The House Of Representatives Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2023-05-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2023-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR225/2023","state_link":"https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=225&year=2023","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"}
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